Cheap Apartments for Rent in Davis, CA from $400 (8 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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Davis, CA

Pricing Updated: 10/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Davis, CA area range in price from $499 to $4,485 with an overall median price of $2,649. The three Davis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Aggie Village at $670, Cottages South at $499, and Downtown Core at $820. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Davis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Aggie Village$2,649$670181
Cottages South$2,649$499157
Downtown Core$2,649$820110
Downtown Davis$2,649$670180
Rancho Yolo$2,649$499186

Cheapest Available Davis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Davis, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Axis at Davis in the 1917 Core neighborhood priced from $820. Portage Bay Apartments in the Aspen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Davis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Axis at DavisC33BR,2BA$820
Portage Bay ApartmentsPrivate Bedroom Suite - Standard Single1BR,1BA$995
Le TournesolRoom in Shared 2-bedroom2BR,2BA$1,198

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis, CA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Davis area is the $1.88 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at SEVILLE AT MACE RANCH in the in the Mace Ranch Park neighborhood starting from $3,110. The second greatest value Davis apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Room - Private Room Model at Adobe at Evergreen starting at $1,357 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Aspen 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.
SEVILLE AT MACE RANCH4 Bedroom 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.88
Adobe at Evergreen1 Bed 1 Bath Room - Private Room1BR,1BA$0.84
Chaparral Apartments4 x 2- (Individual Leases)4BR,2BA$0.47
The U DavisThe Quad4BR,4BA$0.69
Axis at DavisC4-ALT3BR,2BA$1.09
Univ. Pines3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.82
Le TournesolRoom in Shared 2-bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Octave2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.90
Arlington Farm Apartments3 Bdr. 1 bath - ILP3BR,1BA$1.14
Senior Willow Glen 62+2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.52

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Davis, CA

Ranked #121

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Davis, CA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

40 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Davis?

The cheapest apartment in Davis is Portage Bay Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Davis costs $2,649.

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 288 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 $545 which is $2,104 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Davis.

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