Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Avenue Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $500 (58 Rentals)

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$795 - $3,495

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819 H St

DavisCA95616
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$795 - $3,495

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805 H St

DavisCA95616

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Moore Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Moore Village

2444 Moore BlvdDavis, CA 95618
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Aria Davis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aria Davis

2222 Sycamore LnDavis, CA 95616
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New Harmony
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Harmony

3030 Cowell BlvdDavis, CA 95618

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720 D Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

720 D Street

720 D StDavis, CA 95616
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Pinon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinon Apartments

555 Guava LnDavis, CA 95616
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Camellia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camellia Apartments

505-525 I StDavis, CA 95616
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162j
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162j

224 A StDavis, CA 95616
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411 1st St
Studio Apartments

411 1st St

411 1st StDavis, CA 95616
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Campus Manor
Studio Apartments

Campus Manor

230 A StDavis, CA 95616
Student Housing
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Sequoia Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sequoia Apartments

2255 Sycamore LnDavis, CA 95616
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Cascade Davis LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Davis LLC

771 Pole Line RdDavis, CA 95618
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University Avenue, Davis, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Avenue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Avenue area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Anderson Place Apartments priced from $640. Luma Davis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable University Avenue apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anderson Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Updated - ILP Available Soon2BR,1BA$640
Luma Davis4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$695
The Spoke2x1 Triad2BR,1BA$739
Axis at DavisC33BR,2BA$820
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$1,100
Greystone Apartments & TownhomesEARLY MOVE-IN JUNE/JULY + 1 MO FREE! Now Leasi...3BR,2BA$1,200
Adobe at EvergreenPrivate Room in 3x3 Unit1BR,1BA$1,433
Aero Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,699
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$1,700
Parkside ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$1,721

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Avenue, CA

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Avenue area is the $2.01 price per square foot Residence 3 Model at Sharps & Flats in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $2,994. The second greatest value University Avenue apartment is the D1 Model at Sterling 5th Street starting at $1,389 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the 1917 Core neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sharps & FlatsResidence 34BR,2BA$2.01
Sterling 5th StreetD14BR,4BA$0.96
Avalon3x3 Townhome3BR,3BA$2.34
Adobe at EvergreenPrivate Room in 3x3 Unit1BR,1BA$1.09
Axis at DavisC4-ALT3BR,2BA$1.09
Luma Davis3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.61
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$0.91
Casitas Apartments3 bdr. 1.5 bath - ILP3BR,1.5BA$0.48
Alvarado Sunset2TH2BR,1BA$2.01
Oakshade Commons4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed4BR,3BA$2.01

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Avenue, Davis, CA

Ranked #7

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including University Avenue, Davis, and the greater Sacramento area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Avenue Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Avenue?

The cheapest apartment in University Avenue is Adobe at Evergreen which is listed at $1,433, while the average apartment in University Avenue costs $3,187.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Avenue?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 78 regular apartments in University Avenue that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University Avenue?

Cheap apartments in University Avenue have an average cost of $796 which is $2,391 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Avenue.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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