Cheap Apartments for Rent in Davis, CA from $500 (58 Rentals)

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property at 805 H St

$795 - $3,595

1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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805 H St

DavisCA95616
property at 3028 Bryant Pl

$850

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3028 Bryant Pl

DavisCA95618
property at 819 H St

$950 - $3,795

1 To 4 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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819 H St

DavisCA95616

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Aria Davis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aria Davis

2222 Sycamore LnDavis, CA 95616
Student Housing

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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: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Davis, CA area range in price from $640 to $4,900 with an overall median price of $3,409. The three Davis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Aggie Village at $640, Greene Terrace at $640, and Rancho Yolo at $640. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Davis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Aggie Village$2,999$640180
Greene Terrace$3,093$640183
Rancho Yolo$3,093$640184
Downtown Core$3,187$665133
Kaufman and Broad$3,187$665157
Downtown Davis$4,900$1,0755

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 - ILP Available Soon2BR,1BA$640
The Spoke2x1 Triad2BR,1BA$665
Axis at DavisC33BR,2BA$820
Luma Davis4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$880
Aria Davis3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$895
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$1,100
Eastlake Apartments3x2 TOWNHOMES, ROOMMATE PROGRAM IMMEDIATE & FAL...3BR,2BA$1,100
Greystone Apartments & TownhomesREDUCED RATES + SPECIAL: 3x2.5 1 MONTH FREE w/M...3BR,2BA$1,200
Sharps & FlatsResidence 22BR,2BA$1,218
Lakeshore Apartments - Lake Views!Your Own Room. Your Own Lease. Now Introducing ...3BR,2BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Davis area is the $1.73 price per square foot REDUCED RATES for Fall 2026! ~ Spacious Two Bed... Model at Lakeshore Apartments - Lake Views! in the in the Aspen neighborhood starting from $2,653. The second greatest value Davis apartment is the Townhome 1 Model at Sharps & Flats starting at $2,894 with a $2.21 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!REDUCED RATES for Fall 2026! ~ Spacious Two Bed...2BR,2BA$1.73
Sharps & FlatsTownhome 13BR,2.5BA$2.21
North Sycamore Villas3x2 Townhome3BR,2BA$2.30
Octave4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse4BR,2BA$1.40
Eastlake Apartments3x2 TOWNHOMES, ROOMMATE PROGRAM IMMEDIATE & FAL...3BR,2BA$0.86
Axis at DavisC4-ALT3BR,2BA$1.09
Casitas Apartments3 bdr. 1.5 bath - ILP3BR,1.5BA$0.48
Alvarado Sunset2TH2BR,1BA$2.01
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$2.28
Oakshade Commons4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed4BR,3BA$2.04

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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 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 $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Davis?

The cheapest apartment in Davis is Davis Creek which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Davis costs $3,409.

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 324 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 $1,230 which is $2,179 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Davis.

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