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

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property at 2300 Sycamore Ln

$2,025

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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2300 Sycamore Ln, Unit 13

2300 Sycamore Ln
DavisCA95616
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
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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
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Wake Forest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wake Forest

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

Alvarado Sunset

606 Alvarado AveDavis, CA 95616
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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 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 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $765. 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 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
Meridian Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Farms, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Farms 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 Farms 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 Farms 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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University Farms, 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 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 $2,625.

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 16 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 $1,160 which is $1,465 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Farms.

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