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Last Minute Move? Search and Tour Apartments in Chico Long Distance

August 24, 2022 / by Hignell Rentals Team

Woman using MacBook Pro lying on the couch near the blanketIf you have found yourself facing the task of a last-minute move to Chico, CA, we have just the right resources to help you out. Not only do we offer great insight into the culture and community, our website provides videos of featured apartments in Chico so that you can tour the layout, landscaping, common areas and more.

We understand the stress that comes with choosing the right apartment, especially when you’re searching long distance, unable  to tour in person, and with little time to decide.

You’re in luck! As a comprehensive tool, Hignell Rentals is a great place to start your apartment search. Whether you’re making the move from a nearby town, or from a city far away, we believe our videos and photos offer a friendly and helpful insight into what it means to live in a Chico apartment. We take pride in our apartments, and hope you do as well! For further information about Chico and the wonderful community it has to offer, check out the Chico Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s site.

To help make your move easier, we have outlined below some tips and tricks for getting started.

Start Your Apartment Search

Our goal is to make your search, easier, faster, and more enjoyable! We recommend outlining which type of apartment layout, amenities, and location you are looking for. Once you have an idea of what works for you and your budget, visit us at Hignell Rentals to start your general search.

If you would like a general overview of the different rentals we have available, check out the Rental Search in our navigation. At a quick glance, you'll find apartments, duplexes, homes, multiplexes, and mobile homes rv and trailer parks with addresses, the city they reside in, how many beds and baths, whether it allows pet, what the rent is, and what the security deposit is. Already so much information! Then if you click DETAILS on any of the properties you'll end up with even more information about that specific property like photos, amenities, floor plans, video tours (only for select apartment complexes), and more!

If you wish to search for a specific property type first (like only apartments), a helpful place to start is located directly under "Search For Your Next Home!" This tool allows you to filter results by city or address, property type, area (location), bedrooms, rent minimum and maximum. Once you hit GO! you'll be able to review your search results and get an idea of variety and availability. This will help you familiarize yourself with our site, and the different rentals we offer.

This is a great way to get a feel for each rental or apartment community and what types of vacancies they have. If you are interested in visually experiencing the environment at one of our Hignell Rentals managed complexes, we encourage you to check out the crown jewel of the Hignell Rentals site….Video Tours!

Tour Apartments By Video

Say goodbye to blind apartment searching! For select apartments we offer a video tour you can watch to get a feel of the complex (both the grounds and inside an apartment). Here are the apartments that have video tours directly on the details page:

You can watch a video tour by clicking on one of the apartment complex above, the videos will be directly under the main complex photo! We understand how hard it must be to choose an apartment, especially if you aren't able to tour in person. That's why we put together fun videos to walk you through each featured complex. 

This invaluable tool gives you access to see floorplans first-hand, visualize how you would arrange your furniture, and get a real feel for open space.

Our video host will take you on a fun-filled adventure around the apartment grounds, clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts and more! We offer more than just luxurious apartments, we provide a community experience that is enhanced by beautiful amenities and reliable property management.  

The videos will show you everything from closet size to countertops and leave nothing to the imagination. We believe in “what you see is what you get”, and consistently strive to provide top quality, spacious, affordable housing for all family sizes.

Be sure to check out which apartments accept pets!

See An Apartment You Like That Doesn't Have A Lot of Photos or a Video?

While there may not be many photos or a video located directly on the "DETAILS" page of the apartment you clicked, don't fret! There is still more to see. 

Once on the DETAILS page of the apartment you are interested in, scroll down to the "Vacancies" section towards the bottom of the page. Click on the one of the photos of the Current Listings available. This will open up a new window where you can see more photos of the apartment and sometimes it even includes a video! 

Best part? If you decide that this is the apartment you are interested in renting then you can apply directly on that page. 

Next Steps

We invite you to fill out an application on each apartment you're interested in, call for additional questions, and explore the videos for a great first impression. Enjoy your tour!

Quick Steps for Applying Online

Topics: Rental Search, Moving

Hignell Rentals is Your Home for Northern California Rentals.

At Hignell Rentals we have been maintaining and renting properties in the North State since 1970. We value relationships and caring communities, honoring and encouraging one another, unwavering integrity, uncommon generosity, and growth and innovation. We strive to provide our residents with a quality living environment across the North State in Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville and surrounding areas.