Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Village Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $699 (24 Rentals)

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New Harmony
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Harmony

3030 Cowell BlvdDavis, CA 95618

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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 4 Beds unit found at DAVINCI APARTMENTS priced from $699. 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
DAVINCI APARTMENTSFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$699
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$1,100
Greystone Apartments & TownhomesNEW August REDUCED RATES - Less than $1000/Bedr...3BR,2BA$1,200
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$1,550
Cambridge House ApartmentsThe Claremont (2X1)2BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Village, CA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Village area is the $1.77 price per square foot Townhome 2 Model at Sharps & Flats in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value University Village apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse Model at Octave starting at $1,100 with a $0.91 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 & FlatsTownhome 23BR,2.5BA$1.77
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$0.91
Meadow Ridge Apartments2x2 Cottage2BR,2BA$2.59
Greystone Apartments & TownhomesREDUCED RATES: 2BED/1BATH Reserve Now for 2026-...2BR,1BA$2.42
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.44
Sterling 5th StreetB12BR,2BA$2.14
Tanglewood1X11BR,1BA$2.81
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$2.35
Oakshade Commons4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed4BR,3BA$1.91
DAVINCI APARTMENTSFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Village, Davis, CA

Ranked #77

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

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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 $1,550, while the average apartment in University Village costs $2,239.

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 4 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 $558 which is $1,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Village.

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