Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Village Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $700 (27 Rentals)

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New Harmony
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Harmony

3030 Cowell BlvdDavis, CA 95618

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Senior Willow Glen 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Senior Willow Glen 62+

310 Becerra WayDavis, CA 95618
Senior Living
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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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Clearwater Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clearwater Apartments

4141 Cowell BlvdDavis, CA 95618
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Cottages on 5th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages on 5th

500 Pole Line RdDavis, CA 95618
Student Housing
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University Village, Davis, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Village area of Sacramento, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Axis at Davis priced from $860. Octave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable University Village apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Axis at DavisC33BR,2BA$860
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$1,100
Greystone Apartments & TownhomesEARLY MOVE-IN JUNE/JULY + 1 MO FREE! Now Leasi...3BR,2BA$1,200
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$1,600
Cascade Davis LLCLeasing for Fall 20262BR,1BA$1,995
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,150
Meadow Ridge Apartments2x1 Apartment2BR,1BA$2,300
The CelesteStudioStudio,1BA$2,349
Tanglewood2X22BR,2BA$2,499
Sharps & FlatsResidence 34BR,2BA$2,994

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Village, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Village 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 Village 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 Village 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
Tanglewood3X23BR,2BA$2.46
Greystone Apartments & TownhomesREDUCED RATES + $244 CREDITED EA. MO: 3BED/2BAT...3BR,2BA$2.35
Axis at DavisC4-ALT3BR,2BA$1.09
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$0.91
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.44
Cascade Davis LLCLeasing for Fall 20262BR,1BA$2.35
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$2.43
Oakshade Commons4x3 Flat Pricing Per Bed4BR,3BA$1.94

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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University Village, Davis, CA

Ranked #75

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 Village Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Village?

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 58 regular apartments in University Village 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 Village?

Cheap apartments in University Village have an average cost of $605 which is $2,640 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Village.

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