137 1/2 west 21st street, Chico, CA 95928

Private 1 bed, 1 bath standalone home in The Avenues, walkable to downtown Chico and Chico State. Fully fenced backyard, vaulted living room, gas range, two AC... units, dedicated driveway parking, and a backyard shed with W/D hookups. Available immediately.

This isn't a unit in a complex — it's a freestanding 1BR/1BA cottage in one of Chico's most walkable neighborhoods. The Avenues puts you minutes from downtown, Chico State, Bidwell Park, and the Saturday farmers market, on a quiet tree-lined block.

Inside, the layout lives bigger than the square footage suggests. The living room has a vaulted ceiling and ceiling fan, opening through a pass-through bar into a galley kitchen with gas range, microwave, full-size fridge, and tile floors throughout. The bedroom is bright with two windows, mirrored closet, and its own wall AC unit (second AC in the living room keeps the whole place comfortable in Chico summers).

The fully fenced backyard is the unexpected bonus: mature shade tree, gravel patio off the sliding door, and a dedicated backyard shed with washer/dryer hookups and plenty of storage. Bring your own W/D and you're set. Dedicated driveway parking included.

Wall heater + ceiling fan + two ACs handle climate year-round. Tenant pays utilities except waste management.

Quick facts:
• 1 bed / 1 bath standalone cottage
• The Avenues neighborhood, 95928
• Vaulted living room, tile throughout, gas range
• Two AC units (living room + bedroom), wall heater
• Fully fenced private backyard with mature shade
• Shed with W/D hookups + storage (tenant supplies washer/dryer)
• Dedicated driveway parking
• Waste management included; tenant pays other utilities
• Tenant does basic yard upkeep (mowing, weeding) — all tools supplied
• 12-month lease, available now
• $1,450/month, $1,450 security deposit
• No pets (service/assistance animals excepted per law)
• No smoking on premises

Screening criteria: Income 2.5x rent ($3,625/mo verified), 650+ credit, positive references, no prior evictions. Application required. Read More