Sterling 5th Street, davis-ca

As a long-time resident at Sterling 5th Street, I truly enjoyed staying here! The staff here are very friendly and helpful. The amenities are very good, and the unit furnishings are modern and well-maintained. The services provided make daily living very convenient and ensure residents have a comfortable stay. :) I especially appreciated how accessible everything is, from the study spaces, swimming pool, gym, and game rooms to the convenient parking spaces located right next to each floor. The well-placed elevators also made moving between floors easy and accessible, which really stood out to me.

I enjoy living at Sterling. This is my views on my balcony throughout the day, the amenities here are amazing. There are multiple barbecue grills at first floor's common space. There is a dedicated building for social lounge that can play pool and some card games with friends. Also have a free gym that we can use 24/7. The leasing office's staffs are also super friendly and relaxed :)

ive lived here for 3 years, and honestly the best apartment ever. this place really is like my second home for me. great ammenities, great staffs and management. staffs are always friendly andn events always comes with free food! grocery bingo is always clutch too!

Sterling 5th Street is an amazing apartment complex to live in, the best in Davis! I couldn't recommend it enough! Let’s start with the pricing, which is modest and affordable, especially considering the incredible facilities. For the 2024 year, I managed to get my own private bedroom and bathroom in a 5x5 apartment for $1,099 per month. I’ll talk more on how Sterling compares to other housing options in Davis at the end of this review, but first, let me talk about the details of the apartment. Apartment Features: The 5x5 unit (their most affordable option) is incredibly spacious, much larger than any other apartments I toured in Davis. Each bedroom comes fully furnished (at no additional charge) with its own private bathroom, bed, desk, chair, and plenty of storage. My unit even has a spacious walk-in closet! There are 2 large windows that allow you to let in plenty of sunlight. The private bathroom is massive, modern and with all-new fixtures. The common areas are equally as modern. The living room is large and comes furnished with comfortable couches, a coffee table, and a big TV. The kitchen has a huge island with 5 bar chairs for entertaining, plenty of cabinet space for all five residents, and new appliances. The in-unit washer and dryer are also large and new. While you can hear noise within the unit (e.g., someone cooking or talking in the living room), it’s better soundproofed than any other student apartment I’ve visited in Davis. The walls between apartments are thick, so I never hear my next door neighbors. Traffic and train noise are nonexistent, even though I live on the south side around 300ft from the tracks. Amenities: Sterling’s amenities are the best! There’s a pool and a heated jacuzzi, study areas on every floor, and a large main study area with private rooms and free printing (30 pages/month). The game room features a pool table, and the community kitchen is perfect for hosting events. Wifi is fast everywhere. The gym is my favorite amenity. It’s huge, well-equipped, with most equipment you can find at the ARC. With dumbbells up to 75 lbs, mirrors throughout, and great views of the pool, it’s convenient and saves me time and money from driving and parking at the ARC. There are also BBQs scattered around the property, making it great to host gatherings. The secured parking garage is spacious, with plenty of spots even for general parking pass holders like myself. There is also a bike garage. Staff and Management: The staff at Sterling are fantastic! Shoutout to Angelina and Jonathan, who have been incredibly helpful and friendly every time I need assistance. The leasing office is open daily, and maintenance requests are addressed quickly (usually within 1-3 days). The team is polite, accessible, and always willing to help. Location: While Sterling is a bit far from campus compared to pther apartments in Davis, it’s manageable with a car. For bikers, the nearby bike highway to the West on the overpass works well! Pricing Comparison: Sterling stands out as the best value for student housing in Davis, especially with how new and great their amenities are! Other apartments for the 2025-2026 year charge upwards charge of $1,400-$1,700 for private rooms without private bathrooms, or $1,059 for shared bedrooms in overcrowded units like Identity, which accommodates up to 12 people. By comparison, Sterling’s pricing and modern buildings are unbeatable. I moved in mid-Fall quarter of 2024, and initially hesitated to renew my lease due to being new. But after a month, and after touring other apartments for the 2025-2026 year, I realized how much better Sterling was. Unfortunately, I missed the opportunity to lock in the $1,099 rate for the 2025-2026 year but was offered a reasonable $1,229, which is still far better than any other private bed+bath in Davis for 2025-2026. Learn from my mistake, sign up for Sterling asap (spots always run out!) and renew your lease early! This place truly offers the best student housing experience in Davis, with affordability, luxury, and convenience!

I reached out to the team at Sterling 5th St asking for a paint sample so I could touch up my doors myself. Instead, Adam took it upon himself to come out and repaint the doors for me. I never asked for that level of help. He just made it happen. That is the kind of service that sets Sterling apart. A maintenance request fulfilled in less than 24 hours, and then some. Adam, thank you for going above and beyond. This is what a great community feels like.