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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Village?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Village Studio Apartments | $2,178 | $1,638 | $2,640 |
University Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,274 | $1,500 | $3,027 |
University Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $774 | $3,580 |
University Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,952 | $870 | $4,244 |
University Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,879 | $600 | $4,485 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the University Village Neighborhood of Davis, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Axis at Davis | B1-ALT | 2BR,2BA | $774 |
Sharps & Flats | Residence 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,219 |
Senior Walnut Terrace 62+ | 2 Bed | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avalon | 3x3 Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $2.31 |
The U | The Quad | 4BR,4BA | $0.88 |
Octave | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
The Edge Apartments | B2 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
Clearwater Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath #24 | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
Senior Willow Glen 62+ | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Senior Walnut Terrace 62+ | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Sharps & Flats | Residence 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Davis Creek | 1x1 Home (Brand New) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Oakshade Commons | 4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed | 4BR,3BA | $2.30 |
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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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