El Macero Village Apartments

Location

4735 Cowell Boulevard

(South Davis, near the Interstate 80/Mace Blvd. intersection)

Contact

(530)756-1618

ElMacero@aol.com

Office Hours

Mon-Wed & Fri, 9am-4pm

Sat 10am-2pm

Closed Thu & Sun

Website

http://www.elmacerovillage.com/

Features

El Macero Village Apartments offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, with a washer/dryer in each three-bedroom apartment. There is also a laundry facility on the premises for occupants of the one- and two-bed units. The two-bedroom units have one bathroom attached to the bigger master bedroom and one regular bathroom across a hallway from the other smaller bedroom. A $25 application fee per applicant is required to cover the cost of credit checks; if your application is 'refused,' the fee is refunded. A security deposit of $400 is required prior to move-in, along with a $200 deposit for each cat (up to two cats), and $400 for each dog (only one dog; a dog walk/exercise area is provided). The community room features a service bar, color TV, stereo, and full kitchen; additionally, both barbecue areas provide easy access to the community room.

This complex is located on the Unitrans A bus line and the P/Q Bus Line stops a block away. Residents appear to be a diverse mix of undergraduates, grad students, and families. Also nearby (two blocks away) is the South Davis Nugget store.

Currently the deposit is $400 for any apartment unit and the rental rates are

• 1-bedroom unit: $868/month
  

• 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit: $1,058
  

• 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit: $1,368
  

-The rates went up this year, a three bedroom is now $1448, but I don't know about the other two.

The above rent is for new residents; the typical policy of the management is that continuing residents get a discount. The rent above includes all city services; there is no extra charge for water or garbage. The management consists of "Brenda" and a maintenance crew; this place does not appear to be run by a Property Management company.

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Comments:

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2007-07-14 20:09:32   When I first moved in, I really liked this place. It is quiet, the maintenance is great, they allow (some) dogs, etc. Over time, I begin to find it wasn't so nice as it first appeared. The property manager Brenda could be very rude. She seemed nice at first until you wanted to get your packages the week BEFORE Christmas (a sign on the door told you that you couldn't and *NOT* to knock on her door). . If you got locked out the policy was that you HAD TO CALL A LOCKSMITH AND PAY FOR IT . After I left, I heard they cut down a bunch of trees without telling anyone they were going to do it. They would also water the sidewalk and the side of the buildings, so much so that it caused rotting; obviously not a very eco-friendly management. —john75

2007-10-09 02:16:05   I have lived there for five years, and have found Brenda to be nothing but accomodating. Whether it be maintenance or repairs, she has been very effecient. We get a pool/jacuzzi, exercsie room, and a great quiet location for cheaper rent than most crappy places in Davis. —DCWine

2008-03-30 22:16:31   We just signed a lease for 08-09. They allow dogs (with breed exceptions, such as pitts, rotties, etc. per usual property insurance regulations) for a $400 deposit. We got a two bedroom for $1080 a month which is twice the size of what we have at the Trees now, for almost the same price. Brenda seemed very nice and helpful. I'm looking forward to moving in. —CParker

2008-04-18 00:17:13   Hi Cparker, can you tell me more about the apartment and was it had for you to get a hold of the office management??Also, is the 2br with 2bth or just 1? —Dreabo0

2008-04-24 13:09:40   Hi Dreabo0, the El Macero apartments are very nice. It was pretty easy to get a hold of the manager, Brenda, I used the number I found on this very website in fact. The unit we rented is a 2br/2bth and very spacious. What really made the deal for us was the size of the private patio, it's quite large (enough room for a table and chairs or a hammock or something) and fenced (private). It seemed like they had a few more available for rent next year, and there was an empty unit she showed us. The inside of the apartment looks newer than what we have now, and rally nice kitchen appliances. There's also a pool/spa, rec room, study room, etc. on site. The grounds are very well manicured, and Brenda was very nice. Hope that helps :) —CParker

2008-06-09 23:12:55   I just signed a lease here and I agree with Cparker. Brenda is nice and the grounds are very well maintained and the apartments are a good size and a great price for a 2/2 plan! Whats great is that they allow dogs, big and small which is super hard to find. Also if you are reading this and need a room to rent I am in need of a roommate!! I'm moving in 8/10/08. send me an email v83arias@yahoo.com =o) —Nessa

2008-10-26 18:07:22   Hi, I am looking at these apartments as a potential grad student. It sounds like a great place to live, but the distance does seem a little far. Does anyone know if the UC Davis campus is accessible from the El Macero apartments via bike? If not, is parking near campus a complete pain or would that be a viable alternative? Please let me know! Thanks! —mmartin

2008-11-18 10:22:31   its a tad far for a bike, but the campus bus system would be free with very little to no inconvenience and there is a stop right outside. I like this place alot more than the trees. Has a very nice pet area, except for the ones who cant clean up after their pets, even if the pile is right by the can and scooper. Brenda is really nice and accommodating with like 5 or 6 places to eat and a shopping plaza/Nugget right across the street. —patrick82

2009-02-07 16:33:24   The buses are only free for undergrads. Grad students have to pay for the buses, but I believe that grad students at least get a little annual pass discount. —JW

2009-02-07 17:09:15   My friend lived here and her neighbors cooked a lot of curry dishes. Her apartment reeked. The manager told her the only way to get the smell out was to "oxygenate" it or something and it would cost a fortune. It was gross and she finally had to move out. —EricaMacGregor

2009-03-02 13:46:52   my roommate and I have had an easy time meeting with Brenda with complaints like the noise above us. Shes been friendly and helpful. Must just depend on the individual. —patrick82

2009-04-14 19:18:58   I lived here for the 08-09 year, and resigned for the 09-10 school year. It is an older apartment complex, so, of course, you will fine some issues with things. Eventually, toilets, showers, etc need to be replaced or upgraded, and they seem to be doing on an as-needed basis, which suits me just fine. The apartments are very large considering the price, and it's the best deal I found when looking for a 2 bed, 2 bath. The downside with living in a dog friendly complex is always the poop that owners don't pick up - but here it's pretty minimal. Brenda, the office manager, has some quirky office hours, and I've noticed she has left early on occasion (don't we all?). But she's prompt to return phone calls, and very good at handling the few issues and disputes I've had. She's not afraid to reinforce the no party addendum - which is great for me, since I study a considerable amount. The maintenance crew is quick, and very friendly. All of the maintenance issues I've had were solved relatively quickly and painlessly. The laundry room leaves something to be desired. It's operated with a card that you load money onto, and the machines have eaten my money on more than one occasion. The gym is nice, and rarely crowded. It's not terribly far from downtown, but you do sacrifice some of the conveniences of living in central Davis. I would definitely recommend living here! —ElizabethAbinante

2009-07-06 15:41:37   I just spoke with Brenda about affordable housing, and she says they are discontinuing the program. ~~~ —ErinBlackman

2009-08-07 16:11:22   We'll be moving out at the end of the month, but only because we're moving closer to town. Nothing at all because of Brenda, who has been nothing but accommodating. There was a gap originally of when we'd have to move out and when we could move into our new place, and she even offered a room to us for a week if we needed. The grounds crew were very friendly, even if just passing by, and always really quick to come fix a repair. You can tell the difference between someone who owns and runs a place and someone who works for a large management company. —patrick82

2009-10-02 14:16:09   This place has gone downhill in recent years as management has been unable to fill all units & rents to some very strange/creepy people (mostly clustered on one side of the complex, away from the families). Carpets smell like pets and one of the maintenance guys (bald dude) is a peeping tom. Agree with previous comments about Brenda — very nice and accomodating at the beginning, but once you don't resign a lease gets pretty nasty. I'd lived there many years w/o a single noise complaint, then shortly after i didn't resign my lease I fell asleep in my bedroom with a 'Lost' marathon still playing. The next day I saw a nasty note on my door from Brenda saying she'd call the police if there was another noise complaint!!! So much for warnings/any pretense at civility - I'm sure she was trying to kiss up to the new ppl who'd moved in next door. Items of gym equipment broke 6 months ago and still haven't been fixed/replaced as of my moveout. —davisGeek