California State University - Chico·Chico, CA·Updated Monthly
By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed July 1, 2026
Wildcat Crossing leads our July 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near Chico State with a 4.3/5 FMP Score, followed by FM Esatwood cuort and Gateway Apartments. Across the 56 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near California State University - Chico for every option.
Sorted by FMP Score from verified Chico State reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current Chico State reviews only.
why it ranked: The top overall pick near Chico State, at 4.3/5 from verified reviews. I've been living here for 2 years now & I couldn't be more happier. Love the location and clubhouse is great. All the amenities are so useful. Everything is walking distance. I love that I…
| 1 | Wildcat Crossing | 4.3/5 | 20 | 17 min | $655/mo |
| 2 | FM Esatwood cuort | 3.8/5 | 14 | 70 min | $200/mo |
| 3 | Gateway Apartments | 3.4/5 | 13 | 13 min | $720/mo |
| 4 | Pomona West Student Apartments | 5.0/5 | 5 | 22 min | $710/mo |
| 5 | The Timbers IV Group | 5.0/5 | 5 | 13 min | – |
| 6 | Timber Creek Apartments | 5.0/5 | 5 | 17 min | $575/mo |
| 7 | Westpark Plaza | 5.0/5 | 5 | 26 min | $1020/mo |
| 8 | Avery Oaks Apartments | 5.0/5 | 5 | 60 min | $1500/mo |
| 9 | Eastwood Court Apartments | 4.6/5 | 5 | 75 min | $1175/mo |
| 10 | Lassen Hall | 4.6/5 | 5 | 7 min | – |
| 11 | Humboldt Park | 4.4/5 | 5 | 55 min | $1150/mo |
| 12 | Burnap Gardens Apartments | 4.2/5 | 5 | 18 min | $1195/mo |
Walk times are door-to-door to Chico State campus. Rent is per person, per month.
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see the ranking →Wildcat Crossing leads our July 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near Chico State with a 4.3/5 FMP Score, followed by FM Esatwood cuort and Gateway Apartments.
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student apartments near Chico State
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near Chico State, 3.8/5 from verified reviews. i found it okayish place to be
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near Chico State, 3.4/5 from verified reviews. I like Gateway apartments a lot, this is my first apartment I have ever lived in and my roommates and I love the set up. The privacy is great, the space is amazing, and everything that…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified Chico State reviews. As a parent, it’s incredibly nerve-racking sending your child off to college, and choosing the right apartment makes a huge…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified Chico State reviews. Pearl is super helpful and kind to my college student son. She has gone out of her way to make our whole family comfortable…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified Chico State reviews. We had a wonderful experience working with Lisa at Timber Creek Apartments. She was incredibly helpful with roommate matching and…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified Chico State reviews. Westpark has been such a great place to live ! It really is a home. i moved here from out of town and was really hoping to find a…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified Chico State reviews. I had an amazing stay at this apartment! The space was incredibly spacious, offering plenty of room to relax and feel…
why it ranked: Holds a 4.6/5 overall score from verified Chico State reviews. Current Management: Monica and Brandon are extremely helpful, fast, and efficient and courteous. We have lived here 12 years…
why it ranked: Holds a 4.6/5 overall score from verified Chico State reviews. no security cameras in the stairwell. have fun day drinking and smoking cigarettes
why it ranked: Holds a 4.4/5 overall score from verified Chico State reviews. Boring small park I can barely call it a park only thing that's worth it is giant wind chime super cool Love the wind chime very…
why it ranked: Holds a 4.2/5 overall score from verified Chico State reviews. Adorable apartments here at Burnap! The apartment is a perfect size and I feel at home here! I just moved in and Deborah (Debbie)…