Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Estates Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $500 (40 Rentals)

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property at 2300 Sycamore Ln

$2,025

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$2,025
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$2,025

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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2300 Sycamore Ln, Unit 13

2300 Sycamore Ln
DavisCA95616

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property at 708 Arthur St

$2,435

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$2,435
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$2,435

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

708 Arthur St

DavisCA95616
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Aria Davis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aria Davis

2222 Sycamore LnDavis, CA 95616
Student Housing
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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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162j
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162j

224 A 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
Student Housing
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Anderson Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Anderson Court

1905 Anderson RdDavis, CA 95616
  • Utilities Included

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Wake Forest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wake Forest

1313 Wake Forest DrDavis, CA 95616
Corporate Housing
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Alvarado Sunset
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alvarado Sunset

606 Alvarado AveDavis, CA 95616
Corporate Housing
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B Street Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

B Street Apartments

217 B StDavis, CA 95616
Student Housing
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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 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $765. 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 Davis3BR/1.5BA3BR,1BA$765
Aero Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Fountain Circle Townhomes1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,870
Alvarado Parkside ApartmentsFlat2BR,1BA$1,995
Sherwood and Forest Arms Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1,995
North Sycamore Villas4x2 Townhouse4BR,2BA$2,995
Meridian Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Estates, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Estates area is the $0.62 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at Luma Davis in the in the Aspen neighborhood starting from $765. The second greatest value University Estates apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath - SOLD OUT! Model at Adobe at Evergreen starting at $785 with a $0.77 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.
Luma Davis3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.62
Adobe at Evergreen2 Bed 2 Bath - SOLD OUT!2BR,2BA$0.77
Meridian Place1 Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$3.35
Sherwood and Forest Arms Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$2.35
Alvarado Parkside ApartmentsFlat2BR,1BA$2.38
Aero Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.74
Anderson Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Standard Available Soon1BR,1BA$3.03
Fountain Circle Townhomes1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.28

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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 Estates, Davis, CA

Ranked #79

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

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2.5
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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 $2,625.

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 16 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 $1,158 which is $1,467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Estates.

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