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805 H St

DavisCA95616
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Moore Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Moore Village

2444 Moore BlvdDavis, CA 95618
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Aria Davis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aria Davis

2222 Sycamore LnDavis, CA 95616
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New Harmony
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Harmony

3030 Cowell BlvdDavis, CA 95618

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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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720 D Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

720 D Street

720 D StDavis, CA 95616
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Pinon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinon Apartments

555 Guava LnDavis, CA 95616
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Camellia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camellia Apartments

505-525 I StDavis, CA 95616
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The Trees
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Trees

510 S Lake BlvdDavis, CA 95616
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Clubside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clubside Apartments

1050 Lake BlvdDavis, CA 95616
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Davis, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Davis, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Davis, CA area range in price from $640 to $4,875 with an overall median price of $3,306. The three Davis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Aggie Village at $640, Cottages South at $739, and Greene Terrace at $640. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Davis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Aggie Village$3,187$640157
Cottages South$3,187$739140
Greene Terrace$3,187$640164
Kaufman and Broad$3,187$739137
Rancho Yolo$3,187$640165
Downtown Core$3,216$739119
Downtown Davis$3,995$1,0753

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. Luma Davis in the Aspen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Davis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anderson Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Updated - ILP Available Soon2BR,1BA$640
Luma Davis4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$695
The Spoke2x1 Triad2BR,1BA$739
Axis at DavisC33BR,2BA$820
Eastlake ApartmentsINDIVIDUAL LEASE PROGRAM IMMEDIATE & FALL 20263BR,2BA$1,100
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$1,100
Greystone Apartments & TownhomesEARLY MOVE-IN + REDUCED RATES! Now Leasing for ...3BR,2BA$1,200
Lakeshore Apartments - Lake Views!Private bedroom in Shared apartment home! AVAIL...3BR,2BA$1,225
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$1,600
Parkside ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$1,674

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Davis area is the $0.70 price per square foot Private bedroom in Shared apartment home! AVAIL... Model at Lakeshore Apartments - Lake Views! in the in the Aspen neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Davis apartment is the D1 Model at Sterling 5th Street starting at $1,389 with a $0.96 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.
Lakeshore Apartments - Lake Views!Private bedroom in Shared apartment home! AVAIL...3BR,2BA$0.70
Sterling 5th StreetD14BR,4BA$0.96
Sharps & FlatsTownhome 13BR,2.5BA$2.21
Eastlake ApartmentsINDIVIDUAL LEASE PROGRAM IMMEDIATE & FALL 20263BR,2BA$0.86
Axis at DavisC4-ALT3BR,2BA$1.09
Luma Davis3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.61
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$0.91
Casitas Apartments3 bdr. 1.5 bath - ILP3BR,1.5BA$0.48
Alvarado Sunset2TH2BR,1BA$2.01
Oakshade Commons4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed4BR,3BA$2.01

Beyond the Dorms: Finding Affordable and Convenient Student Housing in Sacramento

Find the perfect student rental in Sacramento. A local's guide to the best neighborhoods and housing near UC Davis, Sacramento State, and American River College (ARC), covering Midtown, East Sac, and more.

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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.

Davis, CA
Population: 69,289

Ranked #521

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Davis Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Davis?

The cheapest apartment in Davis is Davis Creek which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Davis costs $3,306.

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 438 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 $1,118 which is $2,188 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Davis.

Expert Rental Resources

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