The U Apartments

The staff is great and they are very helpful! The amenities are great and the rooms are very nice. Also the furniture that they supply are great. All in all it’s a great place to live!

The U apartments are definitely luxury living spaces. The pool and room accommodations ensure you get exactly what you pay for. This being said they are a bit slow on notices such as water outages and maintenance times. A bit pricy but you pay for the luxury of a pool and modern furnished apartments.

First off, the 2 stars for the apartment being very well furnished and nice. They did a great job with the patio and the bbq pit area as well.
This review is mainly for the front desk and also the renovation and construction going on. The construction goes on during the day time, and it’s loud and annoying especially when you live right about it. Second off my housemates all pay about 45 dollars a month for tandem parking and have had their Parking spots changed 3 times within a couple weeks. We have no guest parking at the U. And for the price you pay for parking and to have them kinda just inconvenience you like that is unacceptable. Also because of the construction, water has been shut off without warning twice in the past month, and 2 more other times since I’ve moved in. It’s a huge inconvenience because it’s shut off for an entire day… I can’t shower, cook, clean. I’m pretty lucky it hasn’t ever shut off halfway through my shower, but I’m pretty sure it’s happened to other people. They’re lucky it’s summer and mostly everyone’s moved out. Which is probably why they don’t want to mind inconveniencing those of us still here. I wonder why so few people have wanted to renew their lease… The only helpful person from their staff is the maintenance guy. The front desk after changing employees is now very rude and unapproachable. (Except for one employee in the front (who’s name I forgot to ask for)) but he was very nice and clear about parking.) there was no attitude given so he gets one star for being polite and helpful.
In conclusion, the U is not worth the money you pay for it. The prices will be going up like it did last year.

Great apartment, perfect location, good place to live. Staffs are very patience and very helpful.

Horrible place. I lived in numerous places in davis in South and North Davis, but this place is by far the worst place I experienced the most stress from. Three managers changed within 8 months, and staff members last no longer than 3 – 4 months max. So called «miscommunication» takes place too often. I have horrible experiences to share, but I heard an international student who paid $ 1600 as deposit when he first moved in, but now the office is telling him that he only paid $ 150 as his deposit. That’s how they are bad at keeping residents’ records (if they are not lying).
They also say free high speed internet, but it’s so slow that I had to get my own internet for another $ 70/​month.
The U Apartments should feel lucky that residents are not coming here to talk about their frustrations, cuz then they won’t have more than 1 star in average.

To start off, i do not understand people complaining about this apartment complex. They have everything students need for living.
They have 24 hr computer room, which provides fast internet and free printing for all the residence. Also, they have all different kinds of things to entertain yourself. They have brand new renovated gym, which you can hit from legs all the way up to shoulder. Moreover, they have pools and a large swimming pool, which looks really nice.
I live on 4×4 apartment. it includes large living room and private bathroom. Every furnitures are brand new. Also, it has brand new kitchen with brand new oven and stove. I am actually very satisfied with living here.
Personally, the most important thing i like about this place is that this place is very quite. I had no problem studying in the room. Most troublesome issue living at the college town is that people tends to party and sometimes it gets very noisy.
Overall, I would rate this place ⁵⁄₅. Why don’t you guys take a visit, it is very cool

I like this place better than other apartments. The furnitures are great, really well organized and clean. I always disappointed with the attitude of the leasing office but the U Staffs are kind.
My favorite part is that I live with 3 housemates but I can have my own bathroom. Rent is reasonable considering furnitures. They always willing to help me when I visited the leashing office. I really like to work out everyday, so usually go to Arc but After I moved here, I don’t have to because the clubhouse has really big fancy fitness room.
I got really good impression and everything is new and clean. The location is secured and quiet.

Do not live here. The staff here literally hate their lives and are useless. I used to live here and they will come to inspect your apt like 6 million times for no reason. The living conditions are below average and if you want to move in good luck taking your bed 50 flights of stairs up. I wanna give a big shout out to Deedee of management for ruining my stay here and being a huge bitch. Also you might as well say goodbye to your security deposit when you sign the lease because they will make you pay for renovating the apt for next year. Its looks good at first but its a trap LOL everyone knows it. Once again… DO NOT LIVE HERE!

I applied for an apartment here. I left my $ 150 deposit and later on, my application got denied due to income restrictions. I’m supposed to get that $ 150 refunded — I’ve contacted The U five times now. Each time I get a «Oh, I don’t know why that got mixed up. I’m sorry. I’ll correct that and we’ll get your check in the mail.»
That was about six months ago. I’ve contacted them again via email with no response. HORRIBLE company and I advise everyone to stay away.

Do you like high speed internet; fast and efficient washer and dryers; well lit, safe parking lots with ample guest parking; helpful staff that care about you after you sign the lease with reasonable pricing and fees? Congratulations! The U is NOT for you! However, if you like terrible internet that is basically unusable at night, which you have to pay for; washers that leave your clothes mildewy smelling and dryers that take 3 hours to effectively dry; no guest parking, unless of course you want your guests to walk a mile or two from 2^nd Street; pitch black parking lots that trip parents; staff that are only nice and helpful until you sign the lease; and ridiculous fees and penny pinching… you found your place! Oh and throw in vents that don’t work, toilets that persistently create film and mold, broken and terrible windows, and messy dumpsters. This place is all surface and no substance. The renovations made it look nice, but the pretty floors and new paint are covering flaws and greedy practices that make the high rent unreasonable. It’s clear every possible corner was cut and any user error will cost you a hefty fee.
At least it’s clean.

You know what, I changed my mind. I was gracious with a 3 star because of the furniture and cleanliness. However, there is no guest parking except the few 9 to 6pm staff parking we can use after 6. But on a three day weekend the complex thinks it was okay to park more dang construction equipment in those few spots. My guests shouldn’t have to park on 2^nd street, because The U doesn’t care about their tenants. Don’t live here. There are other clean places that actually care about you.
Ps. The bike racks are only bolted, not welded. An entire rack was easily unbolted and every bike was stolen.

This is my second year living at The U and even with all the changes going on with the property, including the construction, I still enjoy living here. They have monthly events with CREAM, Jamba Juice, bagels, snacks etc. The office staff are really nice especially when I have a problem with my apartment or a package to pick up. I live in a renovated apartment which is amazing because everything is brand new. Its furnished and they even gave us a TV.

The management did get back to me after I wrote my first review, so I’m upping the rating I gave this apartment. They still never gave me back my deposit, but at least they eventually provided an accounting. It was an okay place to live. The staff are super friendly and generally easy to work with. The amenities were fine and if something broke, it would get fixed. The rent is just a bit high and I wouldn’t expect to get your deposit back.

AVOID THIS APARTMENT! Go elsewhere n save yourself some money. They raised $ 300ish for the small 10*11room for the renovation. Why don’t you guys just rob?
First, this apartment management is a joke. We had roommate changes twice this year. The office said we could bring the lease back home to have everyone sign him off, the next day they said no no you guys must come over to sign the new guy on. I moved in here because the university village was collecting garbages weekly right out of your door. Then the U said no no we dont do that.
Secondly, they are only kind to potential tenants. I was in hurry to an interview and I needed to print out a copy of my resume cu it ran out of copies. Then I for got to bring some paper. I asked the office if I could borrow 2 pieces of paper. The lady with her dog, TIFFANY, said to me «why couldnt you go back and get some paper» REALLY? It’s just 2 pieces of paper! I had to explain to her them she thought about it for seconds! REALLY?! I explained my situation to you! Then she finally hand me 2 pieces of paper.
Thirdly, one of the running equipment was broken for months. I never knew if it was fixed or not, I just stopped going to their gym. Construction started going on early this year, and now it’s still on.
Fourthly, whoever had this idea of putting the huge super bright lights around garbage can is an idiot! Those super duper bright lights make me hard to fall asleep since March!
Fifthly, they turned this apartment into smoke free! WTH! Do it with the new tenants not with us who even signed the lease with the previous company!
Sixthly, there was once I was out of town leaving my dog at home for 4 days. My dog got angry leaving her alone, though I have my housemate to take her out sometimes. She found my tissues and turned them into small pieces all over the room. I came back after driving 6 hrs from LA, I just wanted some good sleep n would clean up after I wake up. Then the maintenance guy came in to do an inspection. He woke me up n saw my messy room without saying anything. The next day I receive a notice saying I need to clean the room or I would be evicted from the apartment. Are you kidding me? Those were just pieces of tissues! It’s not making muds flies or smells! Its none of your business anyway!
Seventhly, they are just selfish. Be aware they charge you late fee of $ 50. They stopped accepting online credit card payment after the first month! So inconvenient! It was in Dec or Jan, I forgot to pay my rent before the fifth cuz it was a weekend n I was just too tired coming back from bay area. I went to the office on the night of the fifth. I was trying to drop off my deposit to the drop off box. It was dark, I used my phone light and saw nothing in the box n it was opened at the bottom. Since they moved their office into the studio, i thought maybe they dont use the dropoff box anymore. I waited the next morning, went in to pay sharply at 10am when they opened. I explained situation n what i thought last night but TIFFANY still charged me late fee. My friends who lived in the west village all had a bad time with her, n all my roommates here have had bad experience with her. They way she looks at you made me uncomfortable feeling like she checked out on you.
With a 10×11 sized room I’m paying $ 500 a month now, but after the renovation, they gonna charge you $ 800ish. It doesnt worth it here. I would like to rate the U negative 5 stars if possible.

J. A of the U,
Thanks for your reply, it shows you value your customers feedback. The overall issue is that customer service is great before you sign the lease. Once you are locked in to the lease, your team doesn’t seem to care. The office staff is typically unhelpful and don’t seem interested in trying to help with issues. Customer service should be most important not only to potential residents, but to your current residents.
As far as the construction goes, it’s kind of a joke. The construction started after winter break, promising to be completed before spring quarter. Then it was pushed back to before summer, the latest information I now have is September. The construction has taken away, the workout room, the pool table, the computer room, guest parking, the pool areas, and parked a ugly giant trailer in front of the clubhouse. All of these amenities were promised to me, part of the reason I signed the lease, then without an alternative they were taken away indefinitely.
Today your team had my car towed from the apartment complex where I live! That is absurd! I pay $ 800 a month to have my car towed!!! I was parked in a 6pm-​6am spot, because there are no guest parking spots available. Even if I wanted to purchase a spot, none are available. Effectively there is no parking for guests, which was promised to me and is featured on your website. This is advertising to new potential residents and it is a lie.
I have already started and will continue to influence as many people as I can to not live at the U. People are upset, you will notice when the money stops coming in. Residents will pay extra for GREAT customer service, they will avoid HORRIBLE customer service.

Shady place. Gave bak only 100 out of 600 of deposit without any detailed listing of where the money went. Everything (computer room, gym, pull) cannot be used because of the construction. No compensate was made. Nothing followed the contract and they always have something to say. Highly not recommend.

The team at The U is amazing! They’re so creative with the events they put on for residents– like green eggs & ham (bacon) for St Patrick’s Day? I love it. The team is really concerned about making every resident happy, which makes me happy.
The renovated apartments are so pretty, and the price is really great for the amenities offered. One of the more affordable places in Davis, for sure.
Plus they are pet friendly, so I can have my sweet little dog with me :)

I have lived here for almost one year. Overall it’s a good place. BUT, I CANNOT stand the poor broadband network anymore!!! Yes, it’s free, but at night, especially starting from 6pm till 12pm, i’m tortured by staring at the little rotating circle and waiting website loading!!!

Pros:
— Pool/​Hot tub area is very well kept.
— It is located in a part of Davis that is away from all the action.
— Helpful and friendly staff. (Note: You must ask them to directly for things you want. They aren’t mind readers.)
— Residence are fairly friendly.
— Dog friendly.
— Online rent payments
Cons:
— Location. (Note: Even though I also put this as a positive it could also be a negative. But for me, I enjoy being able to get away from everything thats going on.
— Current internet service. (They are planning to improve this soon I have been told.)
— Jumping of rent for next year leasing term.
Comments:
All in all this is a good place to live. I have had a few issues here and there, but as long as you know how to communicate with the staff and residence you will be able to enjoys your stay here. I am also pretty stoked for the remodeling for next year. This place is going to look amazing.