Cheap Apartments for Rent in Davis, CA from $400 (14 Rentals)

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The Trees
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Trees

510 S Lake BlvdDavis, CA 95616
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New Harmony
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Harmony

3030 Cowell BlvdDavis, CA 95618
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720 D Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

720 D Street

720 D StDavis, CA 95616
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Senior Willow Glen 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Senior Willow Glen 62+

310 Becerra WayDavis, CA 95618
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Pinon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinon Apartments

555 Guava LnDavis, CA 95616
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Davis, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Davis, CA area range in price from $499 to $4,635 with an overall median price of $2,526. The three Davis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cottages South at $499, Rancho Yolo at $499, and Aggie Village at $499. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Davis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cottages South$2,270$499210
Rancho Yolo$2,275$499242
Aggie Village$2,295$499251
Downtown Davis$2,295$499247
Downtown Core$3,499$600106

Cheapest Available Davis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Davis, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Anderson Place Apartments in the Aspen neighborhood priced from $640. The Spoke in the 1917 Core neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $665. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Davis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anderson Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Updated - ILP2BR,1BA$640
The Spoke2x1 Triad2BR,1BA$665
Axis at DavisC33BR,2BA$820
Davis Creek1x1 Apt (Newly Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,300
Octave2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$1,304

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis, CA

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Davis area is the $0.69 price per square foot The Quad Model at The U Davis in the in the Mace Ranch Park neighborhood starting from $910. The second greatest value Davis apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse Model at Octave starting at $1,797 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the 1917 Core neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Davis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The U DavisThe Quad4BR,4BA$0.69
Octave4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse4BR,2BA$1.40
Axis at DavisC4-ALT3BR,2BA$1.09
Temescal Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$2.10
Univ. Pines3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.82
Casitas Apartments3 bdr. 1.5 bath - ILP3BR,1.5BA$0.44
Lakeshore Apartments2x2 Plan G2BR,2BA$2.18
Stonegate Village Apartments2x1.5 Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.19
Alvarado Sunset2TH2BR,1BA$1.96
Oakshade Commons4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed4BR,3BA$2.20

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Davis Overview

Home to the lauded California University, Davis is a winning gem of the west coast scene and always in-demand. Offering plenty of that famous Cali sunshine and an impressive array of local amenities, this is one west coast destination well worth discovering.

Why live in Davis, CA?

Offering a youthful and welcoming spirit thanks to the large university population, Davis is a progressive city that practically epitomizes the ideal of California living. Filled with amenities ranging from retail shopping to public parklands, notable eateries to impressive art galleries, this is one west coast community well worth exploring.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Davis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Davis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Davis is under $1,770.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Davis?

The cheapest apartment in Davis is Davis Creek which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Davis costs $2,526.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Davis?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 665 regular apartments in Davis that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Davis?

Cheap apartments in Davis have an average cost of $958 which is $1,568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Davis.

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