Where students live
West Village (Sol, The Green) is the signature student mega-neighborhood west of campus; Olive Drive/Downtown is the walkable second cluster, all tied together by Unitrans.
Mix of per-bed student housing and per-unit conventional stock; conventional 2BRs run ~$2,400+/unit and popular complexes rent out a year ahead — Aggie Square is already full for 2026–27.
Apartments & rentals students actually use
| Community | Distance | Units & sizes | Furnished? | Rent | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sol at West Village West Village | ~1.2 mi; Unitrans | 2x2 829 · 3x3 1,212 · 4x4 1,545 sq ft + townhomes | By-the-bed | ~$719–$2,919 range | website · floor plans |
| The Green at West Village West Village (campus land) | Adjacent; Unitrans V | Studio–4BR | Furnished | Via UCD housing | website · floor plans |
| Ryder on Olive Olive Dr / Downtown | Steps to downtown | 2x2 987–1,016 · 3x3 1,431 · 4x4 1,527 · 5x5 1,897 sq ft | Student housing | Rooms from $615 | website · floor plans |
| Aggie Square Apartments Central Davis | Bike distance | 1x1 764 · 2x1 832 · 3x1 1,093 sq ft | Unfurnished | $1,920–$3,195/unit (full for 2026–27) | website · floor plans |
Rates, sizes, and floor-plan links from official property sites, August 2026. Several are promotional starting rates and change often — verify with the property.
What you'll need
Student communities are furnished; conventional Davis complexes are unfurnished — check your lease, then use the matching filter. Start looking a full year ahead.
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Staying in the dorms instead? Head back to the UC Davis dorm dimensions and dorm packing list.