Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Village Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $600 (8 Rentals)

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3030 Cowell BlvdDavis, CA 95618

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 2 Beds unit found at Axis at Davis priced from $774. Sharps & Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,219. Here are the most affordable University Village apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Axis at DavisB1-ALT2BR,2BA$774
Sharps & FlatsResidence 12BR,1BA$1,219
Senior Walnut Terrace 62+2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,388

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Village, CA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Village area is the $2.31 price per square foot 3x3 Townhome Model at Avalon in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value University Village apartment is the The Quad Model at The U starting at $1,165 with a $0.88 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$2.31
The UThe Quad4BR,4BA$0.88
Octave2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.43
The Edge ApartmentsB2 22BR,2BA$2.50
Clearwater Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath #242BR,2BA$2.49
Senior Willow Glen 62+2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.52
Senior Walnut Terrace 62+2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.56
Sharps & FlatsResidence 12BR,1BA$1.40
Davis Creek1x1 Home (Brand New)1BR,1BA$2.28
Oakshade Commons4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed4BR,3BA$2.30

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University Village, Davis, CA

Ranked #61

Among neighborhoods in Davis, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Village Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Village?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Village is under $2,200.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Village is Davis Creek which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in University Village costs $3,499.

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 35 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 $489 which is $3,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Village.

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