If you want timely processing of any kind of paperwork at this property DO NOT RENT HERE. Me along with two people I know (who also lived at the property) were looking to leave our leases early and get them taken over by new people. We found people to take over our leases and sent emails to the leasing office about a lease transfer request and it took more than TWO MONTHS for the leasing office (SHARON!) to send the paperwork. This was AFTER we had each called and emailed (with no response) and then physically went into the office to ask what was going on and why nothing had been sent out. Every time we went into the office, Sharon would say "Oh yeah I've been meaning to get to those, we're so busy, I'll finish them this week" Empty promises of finishing it by the end of the week EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. for TWO MONTHS!! See at first we were understanding, and gave her the week she SAID she needed to finish, then weeks went by and nothing. Until one day I legitimately came into the office and saw Sharon sitting in the window sill of the leasing office with a plant in her lap chit chatting with the other leasing agent there. They also couldn't manage to respond to our emails BUT could manage to send out a google form asking what people wanted for breakfast. Some real productive work there!!! It got to a point where my friend's replacement literally dropped out and she had to find a NEW ONE and my other friend's replacement started reconsidering the whole thing because of how long it took for Sharon to DO HER JOB. Sharon, if you're reading this, I genuinely don't know how you still have a job and why they hired you in the first place when you're clearly so beyond incompetent and LAZYYY. Save yourself the headache and do not rent here. The apartments are also really old and all of the windows have mold. read more

I lived here when I first got to Davis. They were great with emergencies, great with requests, and gave donuts in the morning. The gym has great access (unlike my gf's gym which is only open when staff are there), and the pool and hot tub are lovely. Love the staff here so much. My only complaint is the price, as it goes up $100-$200 every year, but they are a business after all. I can't say I wouldn't do the same in their shoes...and they always sell out so there is obviously a market for it. read more

Saratoga is great. The place is pricey when thinking about rent, but when you look at the big picture, the apartments are quite reasonable compared to other places, especially in South Davis. Not only are the houses affordable in comparison, they are more spacious than other places. I live in a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom and it is huge. There are two rooms that are roughly 12x12 and then the other two rooms are much bigger, somewhere around 15x14. In terms of size, Saratoga probably has the biggest rooms out of all of the apartment complexes I toured in Davis, and I toured A LOT of places. The other great thing about Saratoga is the staff, they're really friendly and helpful. Every time I go in to pick up a package, they check up on me and how the apartment is holding up. Recently they put in new flooring in our upstairs bathroom because they noticed our old tiles were slightly warped. Parking is never an issue here. I used to live in South Davis and parking was horrendous, if I came back past midnight, I would have to find street parking. But at Saratoga, I've never had to look for parking. If you're looking for an apartment in Davis, definitely give Saratoga a look. Bus stop is a block away. Great management. Spacious. And they have delicious cookies at the front desk! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about this apartment complex and the staff. I lived at Adobe my first year in Davis, and it was honestly terrible. The Adobe apartments were dirty and cheaply built, and their management was immature and hostile. As such, after living there, I was desperate to find something better. Enter Saratoga West! Despite the fact that the apartments are a bit older (note: not that old for dusty Davis though), the staff has done an amazing job keeping the place clean and in really good condition. I could spend all day talking about how much I enjoyed living at Saratoga but I'll limit myself to some main points: 1. The staff is amazing. Sharon and Anna are both wonderful and manage to be very professional and courteous while also being kind and invested in their residents. Gilberto manages the maintenance and he too is also polite, efficient, and super quick with repairs. (No joke, I once submitted a maintenance request at 2am and it was fixed by 10am the next day). Sharon is truly a pleasure to work with and know, and truly goes above and beyond for her residents. Though I don't know Anna quite as well, she has also been incredibly helpful and lovely. 2. The apartments are spacious and well-priced. I did a lot of looking around before I settled on Saratoga, and was surprised to find that Saratoga was really decently priced given how well-kept, clean, and big the apartments are. During my time at Saratoga, I lived in a 2bdrm, a studio, and 1bdrm. Each unit style was big (with huge kitchens) and modern, with great amenities: washer and dryer, garbage disposal, A/C, dishwasher, etc. 3. The apartment grounds are extremely well-kept and clean. The landscaping is lovely, and most importantly (for me, at least), they spray the grounds regularly so the complex and the individual units are not as buggy as the rest of Davis--no roaches, no mice, etc. 4. Safe, free, and ample parking. I've never really had an issue finding parking at the complex, and the parking lot itself is well-lit. 5. The common areas are great. The fitness room is pretty big, as is the pool area. 6. The location was ideal for me. It's in a quiet neighborhood and has a lot of trails/parks nearby to walk on/to. That being said, it's a 3 minute drive to Safeway, Starbucks, CVS, and other handy stores. I know this is a wordy review, but I hope it helps anyone who is looking for an apartment in Davis. I know I struggled with finding the perfect place, but after doing so, I can whole-heartedly recommend Saratoga West. read more

I lived here on a lease takeover for under a year. I LOVE the absolute dedication and extremely hard work that was done while I lived here. From the front desk, to the maintenance (so good), to the management this place is 5 stars on every single angle. Other benefits: 1) Easy parking 2) Quiet 3) Some units have a laundry inside the apartment 4) Nice gym 5) Very nice pool 6) Hot tub!! 7) Grills 8) There is a quick way to get to the bus line from the back of the complex, it looks closed but it isn't. Just walk literally to the back end towards covell and you'll see it in no time. Thank you for the great experience!! read more

without any warning during this pandemic, my friends two emotional support dogs where given a three day notice to be removed. She tried to contact the landlord Sharon riddle many times with no answer. Then an email that explained nothing and gave her no options! This is complex is run by an unjust landlord and if you are new to the apartment life or have an emotional support dog, DO NOT LIVE HERE! They have been absolutely non communicative and I'm so disappointed that at a time like this, a landlord would be this heartless and careless towards a resident. read more

I've been living here for two years, and love it! We rent one of the townhouses adjacent to the pool. The complex is clean and well-kept, and the staff members are friendly, professional, and responsive. All of my maintenance requests are taken care of within one to two days - even low-priority requests. Parking is never an issue, and the neighborhood is very safe. The unit itself was clean when we moved in, and all of the appliances are up-to-date and work well. Since we are all students with different schedules, it's especially helpful that the upstairs bathroom (shared between two bedrooms) has the vanity, toilet, and shower split between three separate rooms - it makes sharing much easier. As a bonus, my cat loves sleeping on the extra-wide window sills in the upstairs bedrooms! I would definitely recommend the townhouses at Saratoga West to anyone looking for a place to rent in Davis. read more

I have a friend that lives in theses apartments and her two ESA puppies are getting evicted with a three day notice because of a noise complaint... all this is happening during Covid-19 pandemic...with no previous warnings...I personally know these dogs and they're really well behaved. The landlord "Sharon Riddle" is a horrible person and is soo passive aggressive. I wouldn't recommend to live here at all even if you don't have an ESA. Who wants to live with a landlord that is not understanding and would evict two emotional support animals during a pandemic...? 0 out of 5 stars read more

Been living here at Saratoga West for a year now and although it's slightly more expensive than others, I feel as though the extra $60~/month is well worth it. Well maintained, the pool, grass, and rooms are in excellent condition. If something is faulty Gilbert the maintenance man is always on top of it--he's so nice! Being extremely clumsy, I've lost my keys multiple times, fortunately Sharon is nice enough to deal with me every time. Lots of space, I live with two other housemates and there's definitely enough room for privacy. Finally, I know my housemates and I left our apartment a mess, but they weren't sleazy and didn't take our entire deposit :). read more

My daughter lived at Saratoga West Apartments for five years (2015-2020). Her dad and I were impressed with all of the amenities they offer, the beautifully kept buildings and grounds, and their communication with tenants, and quick response to maintenance calls. Our daughter really enjoyed her time living there, and she liked the professionalism and friendliness of Sharon Riddle. I highly recommend Saratoga West Apartments. read more

TL;DR Disclaimer: I only lived here for 3 months, so this review isn't comprehensive. 1. Common areas and amenities such as the computer room, swimming pool, and FREE DONUTS daily in the office are great. 2. Neighborhood is relatively quiet, because the complex is far from campus but close to the Safeway shopping plaza. Unitrans P and Q run through here, so learn which direction the bus goes before getting on (lol. or you'll end up opposite to where you want to be and take the long way to UCD) 3. Layout of the 4B/2B is spacious, especially the kitchen area. 4. However, the building is well-aged, with thin walls and squeaky stairs/floors. REVIEW Subleased a room in my friend's 4B/2B apartment during summer of 2011. One of her housemates graduated and was leaving, so I took over the room since I needed to attend Summer Session at UCD. PROS 1. The layout was really nice and the rooms were comfortable. AC works well, but because one of the rooms upstairs has 2 windows in 1 room, it actually stays very cool even during the summer. Wonderful breeze when both windows are open! The kitchen storage space and countertop was also plentiful, and the washer/dryer in the unit was convenient. 2. The facilities were great - swimming pool/hot tub was well-maintained and clean. Bonus (somewhat unhealthy): FREE donuts and coffee EVERY morning! Yummm. Perfect for when you use their computers to print out assignments and papers for free :) 3. The neighborhood is relatively quiet. However, there was an instance of burglary and our apartment experienced stranger danger when a peeping tom started looking through our living room window randomly (not even kidding). 4. Parking is convenient and always available! There's covered parking, but I wasn't sure if you had to pay to use it. Also, not sure if this was because it was summertime? 5. This place seems far from campus, but actually is convenient with the bus and about a 15 minute walk to the Safeway plaza. The P and Q (clockwise and counterclockwise) bus stop is less than 4 minute walk away and goes ONLY to the MU, which sucks, but you learn to deal with it. 6. We spent about 3 hours cleaning everything and was charged the minimum amount from the deposit. CONS Well, I guess since I stayed here only from June-August, it might not be fair that I can't really think of that many negatives, considering the 1st 3 months of moving somewhere is usually the "honeymoon stage" of my relationship (with the apartment, that is). I guess most of these fall more in the "annoyances" category and not really in the "my apartment is UNLIVABLE" category. 1. The apartment squeaks when you walk upstairs and pounds at you when you climb the stairs, which then may cause the person living in the only downstairs bedroom to do the same. Walls are also pretty thin, so activities such as planning a birthday/event for your housemate or talking smack about them are out of the question. 2. The apartment units are relatively close to each other. Close enough that if both your window and your neighbor's window are open, you will, whether you want to or not, get a play by play of their bedroom activities. 3. The plants and the cute little snails near the paths cause flashlights to be your new best friend when heading home after sundown. If you lose or break up with your new best friend, immediately expect to hear a symphony of crunches and enjoy some slime-coated shoes until you find another flashlight to be your buddy. 4. Like I said, there was an issue with a creeper at the apartment complex. I think the police caught him though...so maybe this isn't a con anymore? read more

We LOVED living here. We lived here for two years (2018-2020) before moving to another city and it's been our favorite apartment complex that we lived in. The apartments are very spacious for two people with one of the best kitchens I've had for an apartment (large counter top that's good for cooking). The bathroom is also spacious. It's a quiet neighborhood with a lovely walking/biking path that leads to the nice park. I really miss our daily walks there. For such a large and nice unit, its fairly cheap for Davis (1 bedroom ~$1500). They provided free coffee and donuts every weekday (but had to stop during COVID) and provided free breakfasts during finals weeks. The manager Sharon was very nice and quick with emails! And Gilberto was so nice and very prompt when responding to maintenance requests. There were some negatives, but I consider them pretty minor. They do not allow dogs (and I've always wanted one), but a positive thing to come from that is there was a lovely cat (Asha) who roamed safely around the complex that said hi to us every so often. Also, the fluorescent light in our bathroom had to be replaced often. read more

A wonderful place to live, if you can afford it. However, compared to most places, the prices are actually pretty reasonable and everything gets fixed on time. We've had a good time here at Saratoga West. Parking has never been too much of and issue and the managers are pretty helpful once you get used to them. read more

I have to say, this apartment complex is the best for the price. I stayed in this complex the longest and really enjoyed the setting. It is a really nice, peaceful, and quiet place to live. Everything gets fixed quickly and parking is pretty decent. Management is better than most of the other places i've lived in.... There is also a really nice park next to the complex. The best part? the townhouse I lived in was pretty damn spacious! I shared the 3 bedroom townhouse with 4 other roommates and we never had any spacial issues. read more

Saratoga West offers a nice alternative to a dingy, rundown and musty apartment closer to downtown Davis. We toured over 10 different apartments in the Davis area before deciding on this one, and eventually decided on Saratoga West for the appearance of the facility, the location and the nearby shopping options. Sharon in the front office is very professional. After moving in there were some issues with my apartment that needed immediate attention. Sharon has been attentive and helpful with any concerns I have. She seems to truly enjoy her job. The maintenance guys, Stan and Gilbert, are great. Very nice guys and very helpful. read more