This is so unfortunate but I really didn't have the best experience here. Not only is management extremely pushy when it comes to signing a lease, they were very uncooperative unless you agreed to what *they* wanted from you. They also kept changing the deal they gave us regarding our rent and deposit plan. As if they couldn't just scroll up in our text messages to see what we initially agreed on. Very wishy washy communication between the individuals in the office. Things were fine for a bit, but then they took away my lease renewal after I said I wasn't interested in moving to a different building three times in three different emails. It came to the point where I had to just stop texting or responding to the emails because they wouldn't stop asking/messaging me after I kept saying I was fine where I was and I wasn't interested in moving. Very much like a toxic ex. I always paid rent and utilities on time, so it didn't make sense that they were forcing me to a different building. Taking away my renewal completely because I didn't comply with what they were forcing me to do put me in a huge stressor of a situation and I had to find emergency housing with such little time during moving season. Additionally, when deposit returns came. They take forever to send it to you, and they don't explain very well what you were charged for. The photos they provide are blurry, and in black and white. You can't make out what they're taking photos of at all. Plus, it seems like they just took photos of anything? We got photos of just a person standing in one of the rooms and the kitchen. No explanation for the charge, just a person in a room. It was funny to see that but still I recommend providing obvious photos of "damage" instead of sketchy, blurry, black and white ones. This property was alright at first but it's super obvious that they only care about money and not the people they are housing, which are more often going to be college students living on their own for the first time. I don't suggest living here if you're low income, a college student, or someone who doesn't have access to a lot of resources because they seem to just do whatever they want with you without a second thought. My only favorite part about this place was the maintenance crew. Super nice people and always got stuff done quickly. I really hope they're being paid enough for the amount of care they put into the residents, moreso than the management team. Sorry Arlington, I liked you at first but you really turned out to be a bad apple in the end. read more

Cockroach infested apartments; problem persists despite their repeated pest control efforts. Students are pressured to renew lease 8 months early, and before cockroach season starts. read more

Pros: The price is okay. Peaceful environment. Large living space for a 4b apartment. Cons: Their staffs are pretty much useless and too free since they can't fix your toilet as they came twice in a row. However, they still manage to inform you saying it's fixed. Most importantly, their staff member (a male looks around middle age) somehow is too bored and free in job and attempts to abuse with his authority to act tough for no reason because someone did not park his car righteously in a duo covered parking spot when there was no one other than that person who bought the permit used that covered parking. They only act up when they are doing such useless stuff like giving you a warning notice for taking no one's spot (when that only driver with the purchased permit did not park correctly in the garage when there was no one else would park here since it required a permit purchase.) I heard them talk very loud and overreacted (With cursed words) like they got offended so badly just because someone did not park the car correctly in that spot, it makes them look so irreverently weird. (Giving the fact that there is always only that driver who has parks there since I move in.) In summary: What is the point of doing something that is not helping the community when you had better things to do like actually fixing dysfunctional apartment equipment for the tenants, instead of doing such useless and meaningless stuff like writing warning notices with nonsense? read more

My daughter hasn't moved in yet, but of all the places we looked at in Davis this as well as a couple other Tandem properties were our favorites. They seemed to be most reliable for repairs, etc. I will edit my post when I have more to say. Also, the fact that they lease by the bed is a bonus. read more

I am speaking on behalf of those who are renting through UC Davis Student Housing Apartments (SHA), and honestly, it's pretty pricey if you go this route. So SHA is basically when UC Davis Student Housing will organize you a place to live. In general, they guarantee transfers housings and you living with other transfers. There are 6 options and Arlington Farm was one of those options. Overall, the houses are pretty spacious in my opinion. I live in a townhouse kind-of apartment with 5 other females. Two bedrooms on our first floor, and another two on our second floor. I wouldn't say it's the most newest kind of apartments I've seen. Before moving here I read so many reviews about this complex having a reputation for parties. It's honestly very quiet on the east side, BUT we unfortunately have the noisy next door neighbors with the loud stereos and vibrating bass. I'm just going to cut this short and give you a summary: Pros: 1. Convenient Bus Stop for K & D lines. D line comes more often than K. 2. Spacious rooms. 3. Multiple jacuzzi's and swimming pool. 4. Friendly Employees/Maintenance in the Office 5. Free Reliable Wifi @ the Office and Lounge Cons: 1. Really tight parking spaces. You may get dinged. 2. Our apartment had a super loud fan in the bathroom that does not turn off until 5 minutes after you switch it off. We have called maintenance about the issue, but they say nothing is wrong as it turns off EVENTUALLY. Moreover, they say since there are no windows, the bathrooms are prone to mold. Thus, this super powered fan was "necessary". 3. Very noisy neighbors unless you live on the East side of the apartment complex. 4. Lounge connected to the office closes when the office closes. No one really goes there so it's quiet. The employees pretty much use it if we don't. read more

MUUGHH this place. Arlington Farm have exactly the opposite problem that The Trees has, which is that they have EXCELLENT management, but really terrible everything else. Our apartment is quite dirty, and there is not a single drain that works properly. I thinkk. Maybe my roommate's sink is okay, but I'm not sure. Our kitchen sink is definitely prone to being clogged with mold. Nearly every time we all leave for break, we come back to find the sink stinking of poop (why poop???) and unable to drain. We've asked them to fix it, but it looks like all they can really do is clean the sink and unclog it, because the mold just grows right back if we don't keep it at bay with regular use. Also, during that big, weirdo storm this past winter, our roof leaked. Which I'm not sure how that even happened, since we live on the ground floor, but somehow it happened :0 We have the misfortune of living right next to the office, and the people who live around us are just as noisy and obnoxious at night as people say they are. We have drunken people stumbling through our patio area and RIGHT past our bedroom windows all the time. I have, however, heard that some of the other apartments further away are not as noisy. I'd mention the cockroaches too, but I mean. I feel like cockroaches are a regular part of Davis apartment life, so those shiny lil dudes are nothing new. I really want to say that Arlington's management people are the nicest, most courteous people ever, though! They are really cool, and very understanding (I have turned in the rent late once or twice and they don't give me any hairy eyeballs) and my roommate says that they have all managed to learn her name (probably haven't learned mine only because I barely go in there, except for to sadface them about how the rent is late). read more

This was a great place to live with my boyfriend while in college. The duplex single bedroom apartment was kind of small, but had high ceilings and was nicely updated with tile floors and granite looking countertops. The sound proofing was awesome. Our first neighbor we never knew existed and our second neighbors, while they were quite obnoxious, we could only hear if everything on our end was totally silent and even then it was very muffled. The main issue I had with living here was the parking. There was never enough spots and most of the spots were so tight it was quite the ordeal trying to fit our tiny cars into them. But otherwise, I really enjoyed living here. read more

If there's one word to describe Arlington Farm Apts. it is "old." I lived at Arlington for two years & my boyfriend lived there for four. CONS: #1 Mold/Mildew will form along the window sill, the blinds and cover the entire roof of the bathroom. It will come back no matter how many times you clean it. Management is aware of this and once a year they will cover it with paint. #2 This apt. complex is a paradise for insects. You will find thick spider webs with all kinds of dead bugs along your front entrance. Other insects you might encounter outside your door include: wasps, preying mantis, moths, mosquitoes, and spiders in all sizes. Management will hose them down about twice a year. #3 Everything is old. Even in their remodeled units, the cabinetry is falling apart, the doors don't close properly and the tub is yellowed from use. #4 Multiple college parties. This could be a pro or a con depending on your point of view. I wasn't too keen on the blaring music. PROS #1 Management is courteous and friendly. Overall they were very attentive. #2 There's plenty of space to roam around, big lawns and a charming park nearby. #3 Parking won't be an issue. #3 There's a park within walking distance & a local grocery market. read more

As far as apartments went, this place had its good and its bad. It deserves a five star rating for its numerous parties ( its a lot easier to get home from parties wihin your complex... and when I lived here there were several on any given night). It also deserves a five star rating for being affordable, having covered parking, having a small workout room, and study room (which makes a great dancing practice space, or at least I made it so... because people were rarely studying in it), and there are several small hot tubs for post-partying, and it is easily accessible to busses, OH and importantly... the" tipsy taxi" comes often. I should further add that the apartments are very cute, for college apartments. The major drawback is noise. If you are a student who has 5:30am labs like I did, you may want a quieter place to reside, but if you do... head on back to the Farm at the weekends. read more

I know it's long, but I had to spent about an hour to leave a legit review. Thanks. I used to live in Arlington farm apartments in ... 2015.09 ~ 2016.08 (a year) and also used to sublease a unit in 2018.07.26 ~ 08.31 (for a little more than a month). I had 2 years of gap in my residency because I was on active duty. And there is a reason why I was chose Arlington Farm for sublease. (see below) Having lived here in Arlington farm APT, for that much time, I would personally say, with not being affiliated with anybody, this is an AWESOME apartment complex in Davis. If I were to choose other complex other than this one, then it would only be because I'm in interested in different location or style of the community, and that's it. It's just perfect. The conditions of the unit, facilities and services that they provide for their residents are what is expected. However, since nothing is REALLY perfect, there are some "cons" to consider. But overall, this apartment complex is a great choice that I don't think people should feel regretful of deciding to live here, because they offer a little more than what you pay for. Cons: - If your unit is close to the Russell Blvd, expect to hear some "minor" car swishing sound. - Some apartment complexes open during the weekends. This one does not. But most (pretty much all) apartments in Davis don't open during the weekends. and hey, I'm living in Sacramento, and they're doing it because there are so many potential customers coming in and out everyday compared to Davis. However, as a resident, I think that's just expecting for too much from them that it should be courteous enough for them to be able to assist residents during the week days. - pest wise, I found that there are some spiders.. So you'll have to spend extra time on removing the spiderwebs in the corner here are there, or else, you'll occasionally see spiders. (but never seen a single roach or an ant). But hey, we gotta take care of our lodgings ourselves... so it all goes down to OUR fault... we can't blame them for this. notice... these cons are very... minor. If you can't handle this, you're spoiled.. other than that... - it provides a spacious room, - it offers an optional covered parking spot (there's a fee though) - basic facilities (like pool & gym) I mean... that's enough for me, but they provide more. Just to pin point something, They help their residents with finding a subleasee. They take in information from their residents and connect with people who are calling in the leasing office, looking for any sublease vacancies. We should know this is very courteous of them doing this for people, because you'll notice no other apartment complexes do this for their residents. I, of course, wanted to live in an apartment complex with the best reviews. So that's why I called not only Arlington Farm, but also tried Sundance Apartment, Almondwood Apartments, (I don't remember the other names) and couple more. Wherever I called in and asked if they have a list of sublease vacancies, apartments don't help people with finding a sublease. THIS ONE DOES!!! HOW AMAZING!!! well I understand you can always look on craigslist, and look for other options, but hey, I tried 20?+ kindly emailing people on craigslist if they still like to do business. But nobody replied. It's a hassle! **Funny thing is, I sent 20+ emails to people on craigslist and got 0 replies (no joke). but I got emails from 4 different Arlington farm residents asking me if I'm still interested for sublease. The amount of work that I put the most didn't get me a single reply. But the amount of work that I put the least effort (just calling the Arlington farm) got me a room. WTF. That was only because they were kind enough to do this for people. So I asked them why they do this, they said, their purpose is to provide the best experience for their residents. I asked them if they put extra charge on anybody for this, and no they're just doing this free of charge for their residents. I'm just saying one incident, There are few other occasions that I felt really appreciated what they do for people. You'll just have to see who they are yourself. But they're nice people. I don't know why they've got such a low rating compared to what they deserve. I think they AT LEAST deserve a 4.5, and the average should be about.... 4.7. (On Google) read more

Rented through SHA and this complex was our last choice due to the bad reviews but it was the best possible outcome. I loved my apartment here and am sad I had to move out. We tried to get a place here for next year but it was all full :c I will miss you, Arlington. Maintenance will come be there within an hour if they're not busy and will fix anything super fast. Admin gives out free food whenever they get the chance. Cupcakes, pumpkin pie(the costco one hnnnng), full breakfast during finals week. I looked forward to finals week every quarter just to come load up on waffles every morning. read more

Arlington Farms is part of the Student Housing and Tandem Apartment scam that exists at Davis. Tandem owns 14 apartment complexes on campus of which one is Arlington Farms. This complex has been used as student housing since the 1970's and little has been updated. The gas stove in my apartment began leaking natural gas weeks after moving into the unit, poisoning me, my roommate and my pets. The property managers will tell you the rental rate of nearly $1400 per 1 bedroom unit is "below the fair market price" but the problem is that because Tandem owns thousands of student housing units in Davis, Tandem is one of the main companies that ultimately sets the market rate. Many units do not have windows in the bathroom, leading the guaranteed black mold which, despite multiple requests to clean up, management has ignored and told us to deal with it ourselves. Doors are often installed incorrectly and are of the wrong size, making it difficult to keep some doors closed and maintain privacy. Deposits are refunded on a sliding scale based on how long you live in the unit, so do not expect a deposit back as "basic wear and tear" will eat up your entire deposit regardless of how well your take care of the unit. Everyone expects some problems but this level of expense for effectively zero service is insane. Houses in Woodland rent for less than single apartments from Tandem Davis. read more

I lived at Arlington Farms from 2009 until 2011, and to date it's the best apartment complex I've seen in Davis (in my experience). I only left because I had family matters that required me to be outside of the country for an extended period of time. The pros: 1- After a brief conversation about my school and work schedule, the staff went beyond my expectations in meeting my needs, and not only did I get the apartment of my dreams, but they also placed me on the East side, telling me it was the quietest part of the complex. They were right. 2- The residents are nice and friendly, I never had a problem with anyone. A knock on a door if someone's music was too loud was enough to restore quietness, but even that was a very rare occurrence given that the windows are kinda insulated glazing (like a double panel). 3- Double glazing windows which reduce dramatically any outside noise. 4- Hot tubes. 5- Swimming pool year long, great in summer but too cold most of the time. 6- Great Gym, functional. 7- Lounge and use of its kitchenette while studying. The lounge also has a nice, huge TV, which comes in handy to appreciate with friends during big sporting events (Super Bowl, World cup, etc.). 8- The maintenance is really quick: same day or next day at the latest, usually. 9- Free printing comes in handy during midterms and finals, when your own printer is down. 10- My apartment was really big; the walk-in closet is a dream. 11- Great management, previous and current team. The Cons: 1- I wish the swimming pool was heated in winter, so the residents could enjoy it year long. I once suggested adding solar panels, as a good investment. 2- Check for the cleanliness of the hot tubes during specific times of the week. Though they're cleaned and sanitized weekly, and though glassware is forbidden, during or after the weekend one can find hints of people drinking, etc. 3- I've had several packages stolen in the mailbox. This is more a problem to be solved by the Post Office; it seems as if someone had figured out a way to open the boxes assigned to packages. The very big packages are left in the manager's office. read more

Great management, living space, and very affordable housing. There were some parties on weekends but it didn't get unbearably loud. Only drawback is the distance from campus, apartments are a bit too far. read more

I've been here in Arlington for almost one school year, and the two maintenance guys, J & Jose are the epitome of two hard working blue-collar men and do it with such professionalism! Kudos to both of them for always coming through and fixing any orders I submit through the leasing office. In addition, Jessica & Nina are so kind and professional as well. They all work not only expeditiously, but cohesively! This staff of four seem to be on the same page at every level, which is very impressive! Furthermore, I most definitely would recommend this beautiful apartment complex with great amenities, such as the study lounge to any UC Davis student or faculty members to lease here. read more

I lived in Arlington Farm by renting through UC Davis' SHA program (2x2 floor plan), and I can honestly say this was a great place to live! I was lucky enough to get one of their renovated apartments, and they are so nice. The living room is very spacious, with enough room for both me and my roommate to keep our bikes inside, so we didn't have to worry about them being stolen. The maintenance team was very quick to respond, and always very understanding. The study room is definitely the BEST study room I've seen in my apartment hunting in Davis. It's really big, with plenty of spaces to study, also has a TV, a comfy couch, free wifi and free printing. The study room is probably the thing I'll miss most about Arlington Farm. But one of the best things about this place was the management team for sure! (Shoutout Jessica & Nina!) Everyone is super friendly, and they will go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I highly recommend choosing Arlington Farm Apartments! read more

I miss Arlington Farm! It was perfect while in college and I have so many happy memories here. The staff is what makes it extra special. You call and they respond quickly and professionally. read more

I've lived at Arlington Farms Apartments for 2 years. The staff is so helpful and they work well together as a team. Maintenance services my request immediately. I'm very pleased to call AF my home. read more

Not being a 20 year old college student in this complex I didnt appreciate all the parties. The kids in this complex are loud and leave their sh*t everywhere. That being said this is probably one of the best complexes in Davis. Really spacious cute apartments for a pretty good price. Close by bike to campus. Great pool, hot tubs, gym. Just beware of the drunk b*tches and douche bags that hang out on the weekends and make things a lot less fun for everyone else! read more

I love Arlington Farm apartments! Hands down the best management team - always friendly, prompt and will get all your requests done in a timely manner. The renovated apartments are very spacious, and really exceeded my expectations when it comes to apartment living. Also the prices seem to be cheaper her than in Davis. I will admit - it is a bit loud here at night on the weekends because of the sophomores from SHA having so many parties.. but if your on good terms with your neighbors you can always ask them to keep it down. The East side of Portage Bay is much quieter than the West Side. The maintenance team is very friendly and prompt as well! I am renewing my lease because I love the location and the apartment complex in general. Also, the apartments are kind of dark inside due to the dull lighting so if you move here, plan on buying some extra floor lamps! read more

It is always fun to live here and great management, but we seemed to always be having problems. Things were constantly not working, but they would always come to fix it and never just replace an item that needed to be replaced. read more