The Arbors

Just helped my daughter move in here and stayed for four days. What a great sense of community. They make it like a family there, without being overbearing. Super great location in relation to UC Davis campus and downtown. Walk, bike or take the bus, it’s all easy.
I was concerned the trains and freeway would be awfully noisy there, but not so.
Swam in the pool when it was 104 outside, perfect temp and not too chlorinated!
The fitness facility blew me away. Never seen an apartment complex with such a great setup.
The space in the apartment was very nice. Kitchen is big enough for several people to be in at once. Lots of counter space. More closet storage area than one would expect.
Warning: bulky, long couches are not recommended, as you have to make a sharp turn from the front door to get into the living room and it might be impossible to do.

My husband and I lived here for over four years, and I can’t recommend this place enough. The manager, Karen, ended up being our next door neighbor, and we have never had a more competent property manager in all of our years of renting. She is great, and so is the complex. The location is awesome; very close to campus and downtown Davis. We wanted a 2 BR/​2 BA, pet-​friendly apartment, and this place had literally everything we were looking for. I was sad to leave The Arbors, but we started jobs in Sacramento and decided to move there to lessen the commute. The one thing I was waiting for before leaving a stellar review was to make sure we got back a fair amount of our security deposit, which had been a problem in the past for us at other places we had lived. Tonight we got a check for our full security deposit, despite having two cats. I truly cannot recommend Karen and The Arbors more highly. Make sure to contact them with plenty of notice, as they fill up the units quickly. You will be happy you chose to live here.

I loved living at the Arbors. I was there from September 2012 to March 2013 in a two bedroom two bathroom.
The staff is incredibly nice and helpful. I have never interacted with such nice staff at an apartment complex. They are very quick to reply for any questions or repairs.
The apartments are beautiful and well taken care of. The walls seemed to be very thick, and the appliances work well. The lay out of the apartment was nice too. Lots of windows for cross breezes (this can be incredibly important in Davis). I loved the granite kitchen and bathroom counters. The tile in the kitchen and bathrooms was nice quality too.
There is also a swimming pool, gym, and jacuzzi. One of my favorite accommodations was that the laundry machines take card payment instead of coins. The kitchen has a dish washer, and the apartment is equipped with central heat and air conditioning.
When I first moved there, I was a bit worried about the location. But I never had any sort of uncomfortable situation occur. I also don’t suggest walking down Olive Dr. alone at night, but I have walked down it in a group and was absolutely fine.
If I had to criticize the apartment complex at all, I would say that the parking can be very tight. The spots are very very narrow. But there is always street parking, so it’s not a huge issue. Also, our heating did not work very well, but we were never very cold anyway. The complex is close to train tracks and the freeway as well, but I grew accustomed to the traffic noise very quickly.
I highly recommend the Arbors apartments. It has been the best apartment complex I have ever lived in.

I lived at The Arbors from 2006 – 2011, and even though it’s been nearly two years since leaving Davis, I am still compelled to write a review.
The apartments at The Arbors may be a little old, but there’s still a lot to love. A gym that’s open all the time, a swimming pool for the hot summer days, staff that are always courteous, helpful, and attentive – these are all reasons why I chose to live at The Arbors for my four years at UC Davis and the year after graduation.
The Arbors is conveniently located near downtown, South Davis, the Arboretum bike path that runs towards school, and the Highway 80, which means you are near entertainment, food, school, etc.
I lived in one of the front apartment buildings right across from the train tracks, and although the passing train shook my entire apartment, it never really bothered me. It is something to consider if this is an issue for you.
Since I lived there for five years, my rent remained pretty low in comparison to neighboring units. I’m not sure how much it is now, but it’s nice to know that long term residents are valued.
Lastly, you can’t say enough about the staff. Karen and the other office staff were always polite and attentive to my needs, and Sergio and the maintenance crew were always prompt in repairing whatever was broken.
I’d give them 6 stars if I could, but sadly Unilocal doesn’t give me that option. =)

I was a transfer student and I lived at The Arbors for two years. I had a great experience. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The apartment manager, Karen is very nice and she responds to emails quickly. The complex was very quiet and clean. I recommend doing your laundry very early and it’s probably best to do it during the weekdays.

Living here for two years was the best apartment experience I’ve ever had.
— grounds are maintained well
— always felt safe though I don’t recommend walking down Olive Dr. at night alone
— prices are pretty fair
— apartments are kept in great shape except the showers… caulking def needs to be redone
— plentiful parking for you and guests
— pets allowed, and doggie bags are supplied throughout the complex
— never had noise complaints, neighbors all pretty quiet (the complex is next to the train tracks but I guess I got used to it because it never bothered me)
— Karen and the staff will go above and beyond to accommodate tenants. Arbors deserves tons of kudos just based on this point
Honestly, the only improvement I could offer is to have the company that services the washers/​driers to clean the filters better… every time I washed my clothes I had insane amounts of lint all over.
I only wish management and maintenance everywhere else was as amazing as it was at the Arbors.

In a town known for exploiting college students, it’s rather nice to see that there are still a few places in Davis where it seems you can get it all; great apartments, good location, an attentive management company and good amenities. It’s even reasonably affordable too.
The Arbors has just about everything you could want in an apartment, the physical space is really nice, the one bedrooms are palatial, with a large, open living room/​dinning room area, and a pass though to the kitchen to preserve the sense of openness. The kitchens are huge by apartment standards, with enough room for two (friends) to cook at the same time, and of course, granite counter tops. There is also ample, almost excessive storage. The bathroom, for some strange reason is rather small, but you aren’t going to be spending too much time in there, are you?
With your rent you get a 24 hour gym that I think I used twice (I’m not a gym person), a pool (that I might have used a half dozen times), a hot tub, and a pool table (24 hour access to a pool table is fun).
Bike parking is a bit of an issue, by which I mean there really isn’t any, a block of four one bedroom apartments gets four spots. If there happens to be a couple in one of them, or if you own multiple bikes, you’re going to have to be a little creative.
The location isn’t perfect, but it’s great, especially for the price. While Olive Drive has a bit of a reputation, it isn’t really earned. It does, however, knock the rent down a good bit. It’s incredible that you can get an apartment so close to downtown for this price. Granted, the new fence does make it a little bit further, but it’s still a five minute walk.
The management is fantastic, Karen is amazingly helpful and accommodating, and the maintenance people are top notch. When I went in to the office to ask for help with the thermostat (it looked like a puzzle from Myst, I swear) Karen offered to replace it with a modern unit. In less than 24 hours I had a brand new thermostat that didn’t require arcane knowledge to operate.
If you’re looking for a quiet place to live in Davis, want to save some money, but not skimp to much, it’s really hard to beat the Arbors.

I transferred to Davis from Newark, CA — not Jersey — and was looking for an apartment with a good location, affordable rent, pet friendly, and nice amenities. The arbors provides all of the above. Karen is so sweet as well. She is great at her job. She answers emails/​calls almost immediately. I usually only visit the office to pick up packages or pay rent, but yet she still remembers me by name. Its great that she knows all the tenants. She also provides newsletters and treats during finals and holidays.
The maintenance staff is great and usually responds within 24 hours. I’ve never had a problem with them. They too are very nice.
–The complex is very quiet. There is rarely noise, if ever which is great for studying
–The gym and swimming pool/​jacuzzi is open ²⁴⁄₇.
— 10 minute bike ride to campus
— conviently located next to downtown which is great for the nightlife. Instead of calling a cab or driving while intoxicated, I would often just walk home. Gotta stay safe while burning calories! holler!
My only complaint is… NOTHING. I have thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the arbors and strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay. There is a reason that all the reviews are positive. Check this place out!

Life at the arbors is good. Karen is a professional, she is genuine and and she is good at her job. The location is perfect for students.
I moved to Sac for work, but I’ve since thought about moving back to the Arbors. I have no reason to live in Davis, aside from the Arbors. It is the absolute best apartment complex I have ever lived in. Karen does a great job of quashing problems right away. Loud parties are not an issue here.

I’ve been here for over two years now and have to say this is the best apartments I’ve lived in. I mean, it’s not the newest, but management, renovations, and amenities have made living here a positive experience.
Finding a pet-​friendly apartment near campus can be quite difficult, and I’m glad we found The Arbors. There’s lots of grass area for my dog to play, lots of paths to give my dogs walks, and poo-​poo bags and bins around the complex available.
Another great feature about these apartments is that there are two bathrooms for two bedroom apts. That beats the hassle of waiting for roommates to shower. Another nice thing is the parking; I’ve never encountered any problems with parking. The gym is opened 24hrs, which is awesome because I enjoy working out late at night. There’s lots of cardio machines, weight machines, free weights, and yoga balls. Also in the lounge room is a TV and pool table. Yup, this place is pretty sweet.
Some downsides is the noise from Amtrak across the street. I’ve gotten used to it though. Also, since this isn’t the newest of apts, the windows are thin so insulation isn’t that great. It gets very hot during summertime, but AC handles that problem fine. It’s located down Olive Drive so sometimes you might have to walk thru some ghetto folks from the bus stop, but it hasn’t been that bad.
For large, pet-​friendly, great staff, and much more, check out The Arbors. Might not look that great from the outside, but see if you can get a tour, you’ll be suprised!

This apartment complex exceeded my expectations of a college town apartment… I went here expecting to see old and dingy apartments but they are actually being updated all the time and the maintenance is top-​notch! Karen, the resident manager, is the most helpful and friendliest person that I’ve encountered at any other apt. complex. She is honest, approachable, and very nice about everything unless you piss her off. I remember one night, someone driving into the apartment complex had their music bumpin’ so loud I swear it was rattling my walls. The next day, she posted a flyer at everyone’s doors reminding them to turn down the music when entering the lot… I was amazed at how fast she took action. Sergio, the main maintenance guy is the fastest and most helpful when you have any problems. During my 2 year lease, he suggested to Karen for the master bath to have a new toilet installed (just because our toilet was old) and replaced our shower knobs and shower doors just because. The complex would also host different get together events with free food and music for the residents.
Although our apartment faced Olive Drive, we would feel the walls rattle when the trains passed during all hours of the day. It took some getting used to but luckily that was our living room and not any of the bedrooms. I spoke to other neighbors towards the back of the complex and they comment they didn’t even know trains pass by the complex, so it just depends which apartment you get. Rates for the apartment complex are average but I think their attentive service and welcoming atmosphere made it all worth the wall rattling from the trains.
Pet friendly, closed community, clubhouse with cable tv, pool table, gym, arcade machine (all free!) and lots of comfy chairs and sofas if you have a large gathering. I regret not signing another year lease until it was too late… I miss The Arbors.