Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Village Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $400 (4 Rentals)

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New Harmony
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Harmony

3030 Cowell BlvdDavis, CA 95618

University Village, Davis, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Village, CA

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Village area is the $2.24 price per square foot 3x3 Townhome Model at Avalon in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value University Village apartment is the The Quad Model at The U Davis starting at $910 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the Mace Ranch Park 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.
Avalon3x3 Townhome3BR,3BA$2.24
The U DavisThe Quad4BR,4BA$0.69
Axis at DavisC4-ALT3BR,2BA$1.09
Octave2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.90
Senior Willow Glen 62+2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.52
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.55
Cascade Davis LLCLeasing for January 20262BR,1BA$2.58
Sorrento2x22BR,2BA$2.35
Clearwater Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath #041BR,1BA$2.51
Oakshade Commons4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed4BR,3BA$2.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Village, Davis, CA

Ranked #78

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Village Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in University Village is Davis Creek which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in University Village costs $2,649.

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 59 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 $612 which is $2,037 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Village.

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