Hignell Rentals Blog

At Hignell Rentals, we pride ourselves on leading the pack when it comes to updating and modernizing our properties, ushering our residents into a new era of modern living. We’re dedicated to providing the latest in apartment amenities while still maintaining the at-home feel that we have been known for over the past 75 years. At the forefront of our modernization and updating efforts is one of our flagship properties, Sheridan Square in Chico.

Apartment living in Chico offers a wonderful atmosphere to build friendships that last a lifetime. However, in today’s world, meeting people who you can build community with is increasingly difficult. From our jobs to families to the busyness of life, it’s easy to want to come home at the end of the day and avoid social interactions altogether. But at Hignell Rentals, we’re firm believers that fun and friendships are an integral part of healthy communities. 

An apartment complex is more than a building; it’s a vertical neighborhood. People take pride in their neighborhoods and communities here in Chico and apartment residents can offer their unique contributions to the communities within their building complex. But sometimes, you must be the one to take the first step. Read on to discover how you can get started building community in your Chico apartment complex.

Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, 2023. There are big and small ways that you can make a difference, whether it’s getting involved and joining the movement, giving to the cause, or spreading the word. The key is to start and take action. Learn what you can do to make a difference in your apartment community.

Once a procrastinator, always a procrastinator. Even if that means staying up until 2 a.m. to finish packing for your move. Our number one piece of advice: don’t panic.

It's okay that you waited to the very last minute to pack up all your stuff, really. Everything will be okay. BUT now it’s time to channel that inner beast mode that pushes you to accomplish a range of tasks in a short amount of time, as only a true procrastinator can. 

To help get that inner beast mode in gear, we found some Amazing Tips that have more information than you could ever think to ask about. So, take a deep breath and let’s get started.

It's common to get the winter time blues if you feel as though you have to spend all of your free time in your apartment. A great perk that you can have while living in Chico apartments is having access to the amenities that are found at your apartment complex. Here at Hignell Rentals, we have various amenities at our different complexes that you will surely enjoy during the cold winter months!

This is the time of year where it is common for people to discuss what they're thankful for. Here at Hignell Rentals, we have so much to be thankful for! So, we would like to take a minute and talk about what it is that we appreciate.

There's no shortage of things to do in Chico, whether you want to take a hike in Upper Bidwell Park or go window shopping downtown. Yet, like most people, when we have a long list of things we can do with our friends and loved ones we tend to forget about the simplistic activities that also bring us a sense of happiness.

When trying to decide which rental in Chico is the best for you, it's important to take the neighborhood into consideration.

Thankfully, because you are living in Chico, you have so many good neighborhoods to choose from that have beautiful apartment complexes and rental properties for you to call home.

Here are 3 things that you need to consider while you're in the process of choosing the right neighborhood for you.