Off-Campus Life and Community Connection

West Campus Housing

About West Campus

Nord Avenue and its extension as Walnut Street mark a natural “west campus” boundary line for several neighborhoods west of the Union Pacific railroad tracks that have long been popular college-aged rental areas. Prices are closer to the north campus rates and business services abound along Nord Avenue.  Nord Avenue becomes Walnut Street (and vice versa) at W. Sacramento Avenue. 

What you will find on the West side of campus

Larger apartment communities are featured in this neighborhood; many offer amenities that include swimming pools, recreation rooms, computer centers, and abundant on-site parking. You are likely to find 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments in this area, which runs from roughly one mile west of campus to Dayton Road on the south end. There are many popular locations west of Nord Avenue and Walnut Street that offer spacious and convenient off-campus living options.

Bike and pedestrian trails lead conveniently from the west campus neighborhood into the campus core. While you may not find the entertainment offered in Chico’s downtown area, there are ample grocery stores, fast food sites, and local eateries nearby and everything in Chiico is a relatively short bike ride or walk for food and entertainment!