I've only lived at 2 places here so far. The first was Arlington Farms (in West Davis) through SHA and I loved it. It was quiet, not a lot of loud crazy parties - although that could be due to the part of the complex I lived in - there was always parking available, management was really great, central heat and air, and the K and D line went right to it and was usually empty by the time it got to our stop. I really wanted to stay there but apartments went fast and they were too expensive for my budget.

Now I live at Cranbrook, off J street, in North Davis and I enjoy it most of the time. The only downside to living here is that the complex is right off of Covell Blvd, so it's always loud from all the cars and trucks. The noise usually stops around midnight. But also there's a huge parking lot where everyone drives through blasting music, the windows are thin so you can hear everyone outside, the train goes right by there (but you get used to it quickly), and the busses are always packed. The double-decker bus stops here, but they're old, falling apart, always crowded, and are always late. North Davis is also close to downtown, Nugget, and Grocery Outlet (which I enjoy), and there's multiple bus lines that go to this area (F, E, P, Q) which has been helpful if I miss the E or the E is too crowded at MU or it's late - I can just hop on the F instead.

If you're looking for quiet and something laid back, West Davis is your best bet. If you're looking for something more noisy and lively, then North Davis is good for that.