The U Apartments, davis-ca

Never got my security deposit back and they tried charging me extra for damages that literally were not from my room. The pictures they used didn’t even match my unit and I had my own move-out photos proving it. I disputed it months ago and now they just won’t respond at all. Super frustrating experience honestly. If you live here definitely take photos/videos before moving out because this whole process felt shady.

I’d be 50/50 deciding to live here again. I’m going on my third year here, and haven’t moved out of convenience. Pros: modern and pretty nice amenities, furnished, own bed/bath layouts. Cons: very noisy, hit or miss maintenance, bugs. I LOVE having my own bedroom and bathroom in my apartment layout, which is why I’ve stayed. But, the outside AC generator and each individual bathroom filter fan is SO loud and can’t be turned off. I wake up every time I hear my roommate’s bathroom fan through the wall. Maintenance is kind but sometimes takes a long time to help, left a mess, or doesn’t fix the whole problem (like bathroom mold). I’ve also found a lotttt of silverfish bugs all the time everywhere which is kind of creepy. Depending on how much you need your own bedroom and bathroom, I think this could be a good option if you are willing to sacrifice other things. For the price might not be worth it because of distance to campus though. I don’t hate it but don’t love it.

UPDATE: 1 star rating to a 3.5 star rating In my previous update I stated how badly things went with my heating system, move-in day was dreadful, bug/ rodent issues on the first floor, slightly slanted construction, and some errors with roommate preferences. Due to how horrible my previous rating was, I was contacted by a regional employee (Jasmine you're the sweetest!) who discussed all the issues I faced while living at the U. After a nice conversation, I had a small change of heart of how I felt about the U and here's why: -I had some issues about resident referrals but they were all approved (this approval occurred before I received the referrals but it was a small battle I was facing and thought it wasn't going to get approved so I didn't mention it), the fact that an employee personally called me to apologize for the circumstances I faced plus we both had an adult conversation (trust me I've had people call me just to lecture me instead of actually resolving issues), and because I've been getting to know the leasing office employees more and they are helping me understand their standpoints of how difficult it can be to run an entire apartment complex. There's still more room for improvement at The U and I would highly suggest the U to implement a suggestion box or survey with some kind of raffle for all residents on how they can better their apartment complex. And again one star for Kyle (remembered my full name and apartment number), one for Jasmine (for taking time out of her day to talk about issues with me), and one and a half star for the beauty in this apartment (seriously everything is renovated so not that many dings in furniture just yet.) I'd rent here again if the prices were rising and if it wasn't so far from campus.

Did not get to actually live there but here are a few notes and things the leasing office "forgets" to tell you when touring. 1. Need renters insurance 2. Electricity is not included in their flat rate 3. The main reason for writing this review they do not honor their word. The leasing office will deliberately delay your sign date to get you to try to sign a worse offer, even if you had already discussed one beforehand. Not to mention the rumors of roaches I have begun to hear around the place paired with their unprofessionalism in the way they do things bothering you past the official office hours to talk about their "offers". Specifically what happened to me is I had a flyer special that they handed me which I thought was good forcing me to go with this place then finally when all was said and done they let me know there would be new prices and that they couldn't honor what was written even to the point of offering me something $250 more than the agreed rate.

I’ve been living at The U Apartments in Davis and honestly, it’s been a fantastic experience! The amenities here are top-notch — the gym is well-equipped and perfect for both casual workouts and serious training. The pool area is clean, relaxing, and a great spot to unwind or hang out with friends on sunny days. The environment is super student-friendly and peaceful, which makes it easy to focus on school while still enjoying social life. One of the things I appreciate most is the supportive and responsive staff — they’re always kind, professional, and quick to help whenever needed. Plus, The U hosts some really fun and thoughtful events throughout the year that make it easy to connect with other residents and feel like part of a community. Whether you're a student or young professional, I’d highly recommend The U as a great place to live in Davis!