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    January 31 2011. I went to open the door to my room and the whole door knob falls off. The apartments are cheaply made.
    Regina Z.

    Lived here for 2 years, got 2 bikes jacked, my apt got broken into and nothing was done about it. I honestly didn't feel safe living here. The management is a complete joke & the manager was straight up racist & hostile. I always had to call for maintenance because the apartment literally always fell apart on us especially because is built with the cheapest material possible. The parking here is terrible, if you don't have a parking pass or a guest pass, YOUR CAR WILL GET TOWED. It costs around $200 to get the car back too. You can only get a parking pass at the front office during office hours. So if your friend decides to crash your place to study (or to party) they should park on Redding Ave between 4th Ave and San Joanqun St. It's RIGHT next to a park. The amenities are nice, IF you can use them. The gym is pretty small and usually packed. The pool and spa is nice, if the gates weren't locked. You get crap from management for putting stuff like a chair or bike on your balcony/ pouches. The maintenance folks are able to come in and out of your place and usually would give you a "24 hour notice" sometimes not, just to 'check' on things like your fire extinguisher or to see if your unused room in the apartment was occupied, when you weren't at the apartment. The security is quite a joke. Like I said, I got my bike stolen 2x and my place broken into. Where was the securities when I needed them? Nowhere. And the intrusion alarm doesn't work. I would not suggest the assigned roommates option. I did that 2x and I had a terrible experience. YES, it is convenient that you just pay the rent by the room, however, splitting on the SMUD and gas bill is a pain in the ass with other housemates, especially those who are cheap as hell. Some pros (I'm not here just to bash the entire place geez): - The place is super close to CSUS. It's like a 15-20 minute bike ride OR 30 minute by walking. - It's RIGHT across from Target & a Wing Stop - There is a shuttle that brings you to and from CSUS, but it's almost always packed and you can't always rely on it - The amenities are nice, BUT only if you can use it. This place needs so much improvements to make this place better, but under the management that they have, it's a lost cause. Why do you think they had to rename the place hella times and change the management so many times. It says something about this place. I wish THE BEST of luck to those who chose to live here. If you have the money to pay to live here, you should try to get a few friends and rent a house for cheaper and save yourself some headache. BTW, at the bottom of the reviews there this button called "FILTERED" in grey!! CLICK it for MORE reviews about The Element. There aren't just like 5 up on yelp!!

    They also never even had someone service this apartment before I moved in. This speaks for its self
    Tyler R.

    Honestly fuck this place. When I moved in there were holes in the walls, horrible carpets with stains everywhere, shitty paint touch ups on the walls, broken appliances, leaking sinks, broken screens, broken fans and the list goes on. Now that I have moved out they insist on charging me for all of that and beyond. Luckily I took pictures so the bill dramatically dropped to only $80 something in absolute bullshit charges about "cleaning" and other bullshit reasons. This place is the biggest mistake I ever made and fuck the management there and especially their assistant manager. 1 star is me being generous because yelp has no option for 0

    Great now the entire complex has to fight over 20 guest passes per day and the person has to leave by 10 am the next day.
    Rebecca B.

    Another example of why The Element sucks. Now the entire complex has to fight for 20 guest parking passes a day and the person has to leave by 10 am the next morning. Guess I won't be able to have friends over anymore.

    Got broken into and all my valuables thrashed. Security 24/7 is apparently never around. Front gates are broken and always opened.
    Dan G.

    Horrible service. And the room when move in came, was filthy. Shit everywhere, burns on tables, left laundry in washer, moldy fridge. And when we go to have them clean it up they say they will send someone to clean and never did. And then shooed us away from the office saying they're closed. Worst apartments ever.

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    Sutter Green Apartments

    Sutter Green Apartments

    (88 reviews)

    Natomas

    This review is pertaining to Sutter Green's maintenance manager, Mr. Jason…read more Jason is a dedicated professional who goes above and beyond to accomplish his work duties. He is punctual, kind, knowledgeable, and professional when addressing maintenance concerns. He consistently shows up to his scheduled appointments on time and honors specific requests, like removing his shoes and calling/knocking before entering a household. Jason explains each maintenance issue in layman's terms for the non-savvy individual to understand. He always cleans up after the job and never leaves a mess. We have known Jason since our move-in of February 2023, and we highly recommend him as a staff member. Sutter Green and our community are very fortunate to have him. Katy & Mohamed

    LOOK ELSE WHERE!!! I…read moream relocating from out of state and reached out to Sutter Green to coordinate a remote lease. Because I can't visit in person, I sent a highly organized list of standard questions regarding virtual tours, the exact units available, noise insulation, included amenities, and utility fees. The response from the leasing office was incredibly lazy and evasive: 1. Zero reading comprehension: My very first sentence stated I was looking for an August move-in. The agent, Dominique, replied by asking, "Most important question, when are you looking to move?" 2. Dodging terms: I asked if their virtual tours showed the exact vacant units and if I could qualify for their move-in special remotely. They ignored both questions. 3. Ignoring noise concerns: I explicitly stated quiet surroundings are crucial and asked about top-floor availability and floor-to-floor noise insulation. They completely ignored this. 4. Hiding fee details: They mentioned a "$105-$115 flat fee" for utilities but wouldn't explain what it actually covers. They also refused to put in writing which community amenities are actually guaranteed in the base rent. When I politely followed up to get actual answers to these crucial questions before scheduling a tour, they completely ghosted me. To be honest, I don't usually judge a place solely on the leasing office because, once you move in your actual day-to-day experience is defined by the community itself and how reliable the maintenance team is. However, when an office team is this dismissive and completely ignores major questions, it is a massive red flag for how the entire property is managed. When a complex refuses to put amenity breakdowns, noise policies, and utility fees in writing, it's because they want to avoid a paper trail. If it isn't documented, you have zero leverage to challenge your rent if those amenities are broken, locked, or unusable, and you can expect that same lack of accountability when it comes to getting maintenance issues fixed. If they act this shady and incompetent before they even have your money, do not trust them with a lease.

    The Arbors

    The Arbors

    (30 reviews)

    The whole complex is so inviting, clean, and feels like home! The staff are all so kind, great with…read morecommunication, host fun community bonding events, and do a great job at maintaining a lovely environment 10/10 recommend

    I've lived at the Arbors since 2018 and it's been nothing short of perfect (I'm not exaggerating)…read more I'm writing this review not because the other reviews did not do it justice, but because I didn't realize how great this apartment is compared to other apartments in the Davis area reviewed on Yelp. There is no wonder why people literally wait 12 hours to reserve an apartment in-person on lease day. Pros: -The management is professional and responds quickly to maintenance requests. -The apartment complex is clean and the apartment itself is spacious. You really get what you pay for. -Laundry facilities, pool area, fitness room, and clubhouse are all great and clean. -There's enough car and bike parking. You get one permit for each bedroom. -Sacramento Elite guards the complex at night -Located right next to bus lines -Located right next to In N Out Cons: (honestly these are not even the worst problems you could have with an apartment) -You can hear noise from neighbors walking outside and upstairs -The train constantly blows the horn as it passes (but you get used to it) -Bikes get stolen constantly (this happens everywhere in Davis) -There is a large homeless and drug addict population near the train tracks and In N Out (like you literally can see them shoot drugs)

    Hidden Lake Condominium Rentals

    Hidden Lake Condominium Rentals

    (83 reviews)

    The Pocket-Greenhaven

    This review is solely my interaction with Tony Hernandez, Leasing Consultant. He is AMAZING! Follow…read morethrough is probably the best I've seen and it felt genuine! While I didn't choose this location, Tony put in great effort, was responsive, went above and beyond to show photos of the unit, and followed up almost daily. I truly appreciate you, Tony and thank you! I wish every Leasing Consultant was as thorough! Give this guy a promotion!!!

    I lived at Hidden Lake for 1 year and have broken down aspects of my experience below:…read more Pros: Location - Conveniently located right off I-5 with quick access to downtown, shopping, and restaurants. Some nearby shops are even within walking distance. It's also very quiet and serene, with water features and ducks throughout the property. Maintenance - I absolutely loved the maintenance team. Anytime a maintenance request was submitted, it was usually resolved within 48 hours. The team took great care to ensure that issues were fixed correctly the first time. Cons: Front Gate - The front gate was broken almost 90% of the time I lived at Hidden Lake. If it worked, it usually didn't last more than a few days. If secure access is a dealbreaker for you, I would look elsewhere. The side gate also seemed to have a schedule of its own sometimes following the schedule of the leasing office and sometimes being chained closed. Parking - You receive one covered parking space with your lease. We had two vehicles in our apartment, and on Fridays and Saturdays, guest parking could be difficult to find. Construction - The property is undergoing extensive repairs and modernization, which is nice. However, the projects are taking quite a while to complete. Expect construction noise from approximately 8/9am until 5/6pm during the week. Near my unit, construction continued for about 1-2 months toward the end of my lease and a whole array of ladders and equipment left out next to a nearby building. Move-Out Process - This was, by far, the most disappointing part of my experience with Hidden Lake. After providing proper notice that I would not be renewing my lease, I expected to pay a prorated amount of rent before moving out mid-month. However, on the first of the month, a full month's rent was withdrawn from my checking account. I was unable to reach anyone by phone, so I emailed Jordan (the Community Manager) to discuss the discrepancy. He informed me that he could not reverse the charge and that I would need to request a stop payment through my bank. I completed the stop payment and still paid the prorated portion of rent that I owed. A few days later, Jordan charged me a $25 stop payment fee, stating that this was the fee the bank charged Hidden Lake and that I was responsible for reimbursing it. The fee, while nominal, was not my issue. Rather, my concern was that this was not communicated with me prior to contacting my bank. I disputed the charge, and explained to Jordan that if the Auto Pay function in the Rent Portal had worked properly, we would not have been in this situation. Jordan maintained that since the Auto Pay was set up by the resident (me), the system did what I had intended it to do. Well Jordan, had I INTENDED to donate an extra month's rent to Hidden Lake, I would've just signed a longer lease! I'm still not quite sure how an AUTO Pay system failing to AUTOmatically withdraw the correct amount constitutes something I intended to do, but I digress. After moving out and restoring the apartment to a move-in-ready condition, the final walkthrough was completed. According to the walkthrough paperwork completed by Jordan, the apartment required only "minimal cleaning." However, the cleaning company billed Hidden Lake for a "medium cleaning" rather than a light cleaning along with a $270 carpet cleaning charge, and I was invoiced accordingly. Given my previous interactions with Jordan regarding incorrect charges and account balances, I did not bother disputing this charge as I figured this would not go anywhere. I was ultimately more happy to leave behind Hidden Lake and my frustrating experiences with Jordan. Overall, Hidden Lake is an older complex undergoing lots of much-needed improvements. I would exercise extreme caution and thoroughly document the condition of your apartment as well as communications with the leasing office. Additionally, I would recommend having Jordan personally set up your Rent Portal's Auto Pay feature so there's absolutely zero opportunity to attribute any future billing issues to you.

    The Falls at Arden by Demmon Communities - Community Clubroom

    The Falls at Arden by Demmon Communities

    (61 reviews)

    I'm a fresh move-in and I needed some work done to my restroom. Junior came by and fixed every…read moreconcern of mine with no hesitation and with extreme courtesy and professionalism. Did everything he could to help me out and was fantastic with his service. The front desk has helped me out with my moving process tremendously after a hiccup with a previous employee and I am happy to be a resident here.

    t rent here unless you have no other options. I would never have renewed my lease had I known the…read morenew corporate landlord would be running a very profitable "utility fee" scam. The new owner (C.G. Falls is one of the shell companies identified as owner) bought the property in November and the nightmare started immediately. The last owner was also a corporate one but they were transparent about how much your rent would be each month because it's in the lease (which is a binding contract of course). This owner includes the monthly rent in the lease, but they also include a shady addendum that vaguely states that utility fees above your monthly flat fee would be billed as "excess utilities fees". They originally charged a flat fee as the base utility fee. Mind you, this is just for water, sewer, and trash. Of course, the company immediately increased the fee from $70 per month to $85. From the very beginning of my lease term, the owner charged these fake "excess utilities fees". I was annoyed, but the first month it was only about $20 so I didn't think too much of it. The next month, they charged me $40 above the $85 fee. Then, in March, that extra fee jumped to $80. This was in addition to the monthly flat fee of $85, so the total fee I paid was $165. Then, April, the company stopped collecting the $80 flat fee (without any notice), so I was charged the supposed full amount of usage, which had magically jumped to nearly $200. When I paid the rent today, I found out I was being charged $300 above my monthly rent. This is an illegal monthly rent increase. And keep in mind these extra charges ONLY increase each month and never decrease. Fluctuations in utility charges do not exclusively increase and County utility fees do not increase every month. The company gets away with this scam by using a system called Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS). This allows the landlord to rob residents blind because it lacks any accounting of the fees and is deliberately opaque, making it impossible for residents to see how the fees are calculated, so the company charges whatever they want every month. It's basically a side hustle for the company. The reality is that you NEVER know what your rent is-just that it will be higher every month. You do not have any time to question these extra fees. And you will never receive an accounting or a copy of the master utility bill to review. I have requested both and been blown off. Instead, the owner uses "ledgers" to show tenants how their total rent was calculated for that month. They just put any amount they want. The ledger just namee each utility item and your supposed usage charge for each. SCAM! These rent increases (since this what the scam really is) are unlawful. Again, think twice about renting here-at least while this company owns the property. You will be stressed every month- especially if you are on a tight budget. Each month I am frustrated and angry. Dealing with this has become hell. Remember that, because of these fees, rent increases every month and you never know how much you're expected to pay, making it impossible to budget. I've lived here 7 years and was happy until now. I was never charged anything more than my monthly flat fee for utilities. Now, I regret renewing my lease. This company needs to be put out of business. No one should be expected to live with the constant stress of not knowing how high your rent will be because of these fake fees. At this rate, it is likely to double and then some in the very near future. If you are thinking about renting at the Falls at Arden, you need to seriously think about how much rent you can afford. If possible, talk to current tenants about these issues and how they are dealing with paying more every month. At some point, it will become unsustainable and you will have to move. The company uses the housing crunch to squeeze tenants for every penny because there isn't enough available housing. Do you really want to deal with this? I know I don't.

    Vue at the Lake Apartments

    Vue at the Lake Apartments

    (13 reviews)

    The Pocket-Greenhaven

    The new management here has been wonderful They respond to…read moreeverything really quickly. Any service requests I have put in has been responded to right away Most time the same day. The grounds have been looking wonderful with a slight hiccup when the team came on board finding a landscape crew. Walking around by the lake is so soothing and I have felt very safe here. Definitely recommend to family and friends

    What should have been a simple move-out turned into one of the most stressful rental experiences…read moreI've ever had. I moved out two weeks early, completed a pre-walkthrough with maintenance, and was told everything looked good. I even paid to have my apartment professionally cleaned. I left the unit in pristine condition -- no children, no pets, and no excessive wear. Then came the nightmare. After days and weeks of calling, leaving voicemails, and trying to speak to an actual human being, I got almost no communication. When I finally received information, I was told I owed nearly $600 beyond my deposit. On top of that, there were confusing and inconsistent lease terms -- I signed what I understood to be a 12-month lease, yet somehow they claim it was 13 months. My move-in was 4/16, I moved out a year later on 4/20, yet I'm being charged through 5/7. That math makes absolutely no sense. To make matters worse, when I went online to pay what I thought was my remaining balance, the system showed I owed over $1,200+ for a single week. The lack of clarity, accountability, and basic communication is beyond frustrating. The staff seems to have zero authority to actually resolve anything. You get passed from one person to another, with no real answers and no follow-through. And perhaps most concerning -- two weeks before moving out, I was verbally threatened and called obscene names by another tenant. I reported it to security and staff, left messages, and never received a response. This complex may look nice on the outside, but appearances are incredibly misleading. Between the lack of safety, nonexistent communication, billing confusion, and complete disregard for residents, I would strongly caution anyone considering moving here. DO NOT MOVE HERE if you can avoid it. You may end up paying far more than expected -- financially and emotionally.

    The Element - apartments - Updated September 2026

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