Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Farms Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $500 (35 Rentals)

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Aria Davis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aria Davis

2222 Sycamore LnDavis, CA 95616
Student Housing

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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 Farms, Davis, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Farms Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Farms 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 Farms 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
The Drake and Anderson Court1x1 Anderson Court1BR,1BA$1,935
Alvarado Sunset2TH2BR,1BA$2,050
Westwood Apartments2x1.52BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Farms, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Farms 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 Farms apartment is the 3 bdr. 1.5 bath - ILP Model at Casitas Apartments starting at $525 with a $0.48 price per square foot in the Aspen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Farms apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University View TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$2.82
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
Viking Apartments1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$2.92

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University Farms, Davis, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Farms Apartments

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

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

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Farms?

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 22 regular apartments in University Farms 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 Farms?

Cheap apartments in University Farms have an average cost of $1,194 which is $1,101 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Farms.

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