The Colleges at La Rue Apartments — Local services in Davis

Not sure where to begin with how great Colleges at La Rue is, but the bottom line is this is THE BEST apartments in Davis for any student.

I've lived in West Village previously, which many people seem to think is the highest in Davis, but really it doesn't even compare in terms of friendly service, location, space, and value. The staff here goes WAY beyond just doing their job. Everyone I've interacted with here from the director, front desk, maintenance, all were extremely friendly and helpful, something that unfortunately is very hard to find in a lot of apartments.

For the price I am paying here, I would have had about half the space at West Village and I still would have had to pay extra for parking and bike a much farther distance everyday. Here, whenever there is an issue (which is almost never), I know its addressed very quickly. Even when there isn't an issue, maintenance always make the place better, even shampooing our carpets without request.

Everyone who comes to our apartment is jealous of our place, you really can't find places like this at this value in Davis. It's no surprise people try so hard to get an allocation at the Colleges, so if you have the chance to live here, do not...

Living at The Colleges at La Rue has honestly been one of the few highlights of being at UC Davis. The apartments are clean, modern, and conveniently located right on campus. Quiet surroundings, well-maintained facilities, and easy access to parks and the Farmers Market make this place feel like an actual community. The management is responsive, the environment is peaceful, and you get a sense of independence — something severely lacking in other parts of UC Davis.

And then… you step off the property line and remember you’re still at UC Davis.

The school itself is another story: broken systems, clueless administration, and a culture that rewards mediocrity while driving away anyone who takes their education seriously. You’ll deal with disorganized departments, performative activism, and an administration more concerned with PR spin than student well-being. It’s like The Colleges was built to remind you what UC Davis could be, but chooses not to be.

If you have to be stuck at UC Davis, The Colleges at La Rue is about as good as it gets — just don’t expect the same quality from the...

I feel compelled to review because not only is the physical apartment great (location, spacious rooms, amenities, etc), the management is amazing. In a college town you get a lot of apartment complexes that could care less about their residents, but the Colleges at La Rue is not one of them. The management here is on it, they’re responsive and friendly. We’ve had an ongoing AC issue that they have addressed promptly with the utmost care; no AC in Davis could be brutal but they’ve offered us fans and AC units, and done everything in their power to us perfectly comfortable while addressing the issue. I will recommend the Colleges at La Rue to any student looking for housing,...