Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Estates Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $500 (37 Rentals)

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Aria Davis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aria Davis

2222 Sycamore LnDavis, CA 95616
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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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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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Anderson Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Anderson Court

1905 Anderson RdDavis, CA 95616
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University Estates, Davis, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Estates 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 $880. Here are the most affordable University Estates 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$880
Aria Davis3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$895
Oxford Parkside Apartments1 Bd/1Bth1BR,1BA$1,865
Aero Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Viking Apartments1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,895
Almondwood Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,920
Chaparral Apartments1 x 1- Available Now!1BR,1BA$1,985
Alvarado Sunset2TH2BR,1BA$2,050
Westwood Apartments2x1.52BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Estates, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Estates area is the $2.82 price per square foot Townhome Model at University View Townhomes in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value University Estates apartment is the 3x2 Townhome Model at North Sycamore Villas starting at $2,995 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Aspen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University View TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$2.82
North Sycamore Villas3x2 Townhome3BR,2BA$2.30
Casitas Apartments3 bdr. 1.5 bath - ILP3BR,1.5BA$0.48
Alvarado Sunset2TH2BR,1BA$2.01
Alvarado Parkside ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1BA$2.47
Westwood Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.31
Aggie Square Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.73
Aria Davis1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.73
Almondwood Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.81
Aero Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.81

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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University Estates, Davis, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Estates Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in University Estates is Anderson Place Apartments which is listed at $1,810, while the average apartment in University Estates costs $2,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Estates?

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 23 regular apartments in University Estates 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 Estates?

Cheap apartments in University Estates have an average cost of $1,201 which is $1,094 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Estates.

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