Senator Apartments

161 E 5th St, Chico, CA 95928

Apartment building

1 bed

Available units

Price may not include required fees and charges.

Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Unit 2 1 bd, 1 ba	750	Now	$1,150

What's special

While it's rare for studios in the Senator Apartments to come up it's even more rare for this 1 bedroom to become available.

Facts, features & policies

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Special Features

Historical Downtown Building

Neighborhood: Downtown

Areas of interest

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Travel times

Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Walker's Paradise

Bike Score^®

/ 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools in Chico

Parkview Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 1.6 miles

9/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

8/10

Student Progress Rating

10/10

Chico Junior High School

Grades 6-8 • 0.6 miles

7/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

7/10

Student Progress Rating

6/10

Chico High School

Grades 9-12 • 0.7 miles

7/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

9/10

College Readiness Rating

4/10

Historic Area
City Plaza and the surrounding historic buildings give downtown a recognizable civic center.
Dining Scene
Restaurants, cafés, and bars cluster along downtown’s walkable streets.
Green Spaces
Bidwell Park and the creekside greenway provide nearby trails and outdoor space.
Walkable Streets
The compact downtown grid connects shops, cafés, and City Plaza on foot.

Downtown Chico sits in the flat Sacramento Valley, with warm, dry summers and cooler, wetter winters. The historic core centers on City Plaza and the surrounding streets, where older brick buildings and local shops give the area a distinct town-center feel. Cafés, restaurants, bars, and independent retailers line the walkable grid, while the Sierra Nevada Big Room and nearby galleries add live music and arts options. Bidwell Park, one of Chico’s defining outdoor spaces, offers trails, picnic areas, and access to Big Chico Creek; downtown streets also connect to the creekside greenway. People get around on foot, by bicycle, by local bus, and by car, with major roads linking the center to the wider city. For ZIP code 95928, the median rent is $1,550 per month, with a typical range of $599 to $6,090.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Senator Apartments located, and what is the neighborhood like?

Senator Apartments is located at 161 E 5th St in Downtown, Chico, CA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Shubert's Ice Cream & Candy, Tin Roof Bakery and Cafe, and 5th Street Steakhouse.

What is the average rent in Chico, CA?

Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in ZIP code 95928 in Chico is currently $1,550 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.

What schools are assigned to Senator Apartments?

The schools assigned to Senator Apartments include Parkview Elementary School, Chico Junior High School, and Chico High School.

What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near Senator Apartments?

Senator Apartments is located near 5 grocery stores, including Thursday Night Market (0.1 miles) and Chico Saturday Market (0.2 miles). Additional shopping options, including Bird In Hand, are approximately 0.2 miles away.

What hospitals and medical facilities are near Senator Apartments?

The closest hospitals and medical facilities to Senator Apartments include Student Health Center (0.7 miles away), Enloe Medical Center (1 mile away), and Enloe Cardiology Services Clinic (1 mile away).