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Highlights

  • Gated parking
  • Modern living
  • Covered parking
  • Modern amenities
  • Modern design
  • Urban living

Location

1033 West 5th Street, Chico, California 95928, United States
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Management

Hill Properties

Leasing office

(530) 487-8769

Property Overview

The URBAN property presents a strong overall appeal with a Zumper expert rating of 8.8, highlighting its modern design and extensive amenities, including gated and covered parking. Its competitive pricing and prime location contribute to outstanding value, supported by an impressive array of conveniences with a 10 out of 10 rating for amenities and 9 for its location. This property is ideal for those seeking an active social life and quality work-from-home options, enhanced by community spaces and proximity to numerous restaurants and office supplies.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, The URBAN is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The URBAN has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Social life

Floor plans

The URBAN - Reserve For Summer 2026! Individual Leases At A Luxury Student Housing Complex1 bed1 bath1,350 sqft$820 /mo1 unit available
The URBAN - Spring Semester Availability! Individual Leases Individual Leases At A Luxury Student...1 bed1 bath1,350 sqft$820 /mo1 unit available
The URBAN - Reserve For Summer 2026!! Individual Leases At A Luxury Student Housing Complex1 bed1 bath1,350 sqft$905 /mo1 unit available
The URBAN - Reserve for Summer 2026! Individual Leases At A Luxury Student Housing Complex1 bed1 bath1,350 sqft$995 /mo1 unit available
The URBAN Architect- Reserve For Summer 2026! ~ Luxury Boutique Community3 bed3 bath1,350 sqft$2,505 /mo1 unit available
The URBAN Visionary- Reserve for Summer 2026! ~ Luxury Boutique Community3 bed3 bath1,350 sqft$2,505 /mo1 unit available
The URBAN Innovator - Reserve for Summer 2026! ~ Luxury Boutique Community.3 bed3 bath1,400 sqft$2,530 /mo1 unit available
The URBAN Traveler- Reserve for Summer 2026! ~ Luxury Boutique Community3 bed3 bath1,400 sqft$2,595 /mo1 unit available
The URBAN Cityscape! Reserve Now For Summer 2026 ~ Luxury Boutique Community3 bed3 bath1,400 sqft$2,595 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for The URBAN

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningGated Entrance
Individually Controlled Heat & AC

Appliances

DishwasherGas Range
In-Unit LaundryMicrohood
RangeRefrigerator
Stainless Steel AppliancesWasher and Dryer

Tech

High Speed WiFi

Building

Residents Lounge

Grounds

Gated CommunityGated Covered Parking
Outdoor Lounge SpaceSwimming Pool

Services

Resident Events

Other

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One-time. Refundable.

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About The URBAN

HomeApartments in Chico The URBAN

The Urban has individual and group leases rates available for Summer 2026 lease, don't miss out! The Urban is Chico’s exclusive boutique student housing community. Ideally located a few blocks from campus, and from 5th and Ivy, The Urban is perfectly situated to provide students with an optimal living experience. At The Urban, students are offered all of the benefits of urban living, comfort, thoughtful modern design, amenities, and a fantastic location. The property’s large bedrooms allow for double occupancy providing greater value for students who want luxury living but are on limited budgets. With a Walkscore of 83, and plenty of covered bike parking, The Urban provides students with the efficiency of modern, car-free living due to its premium location. If students choose to drive, The Urban offers covered, gated parking for its tenants. This luxury student-living community has everything students need to thrive and be happy while at school. Pet Friendly - Additional deposit and $50/mo pet rent required. Unit options range from 3 bedrooms and 3 bathroom units or individual lease options with renting individual bedroom/bathrooms and sharing the common area space with roommates. $117 Utility Surcharge for joint leases and $39 Utility Surcharge for individual leases- Assessed Monthly (Surcharge cover's Water/Sewer/Trash/Internet). PG&E is a tenant responsibility. Landlord liability insurance required, assessed by Hill Properties. Rates are based upon on floorplan and parking needs. Call out office for more information! (530) 487-8769


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, The URBAN is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The URBAN has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The URBAN
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The URBAN offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The URBAN stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—in-unit laundry—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The URBAN is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The URBAN does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 2 highest rated

I love the design of this place.

Rachel Elizabeth

Rachel Elizabeth

Mar 22, 2022

I felt okay about this place until we got our security deposit refund estimate and it was negative

Daze

Daze

Aug 29, 2024

We’re sharing just 2 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

The URBAN is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Common areas for meetings or remote work
  • 1 coworking space or cafe within 1 mile
  • 3 office supply stores within 1 mile

Social life

  • 149 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The URBAN compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 681 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 3-bedroom is 483 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
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Rent trends in Chico

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 26% lower than 1-bedrooms in Chico.

3-bedroom apartments at The URBAN cost about 31% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Chico.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Chico
A table of studio rental data trends in Chico
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$995
January 2024$995
February 2024$995
March 2024$995
April 2024$995
May 2024$995
June 2024$995
July 2024$963
August 2024$995
September 2024$1,008
October 2024$998
November 2024$1,037
December 2024$987
January 2025$927
February 2025$985
March 2025$983
April 2025$982
May 2025$990
June 2025$982
July 2025$941
August 2025$949
September 2025$981
October 2025$962
November 2025$967
December 2025$963

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,500 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $862.
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Schools near The URBAN

Citrus Avenue Elementary School

1350 citrus ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-5Public
B-

Hooker Oak Elementary School

1238 arbutus ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-5Public
B+

Oakdale

290 e ave

chico, CA, 95926

K-12Public
B
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Getting around Chico near 1033 West 5th Street

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1033 West 5th Street, Chico

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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