Cheap Apartments for Rent in Davis, CA from $600 (76 Rentals)

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property at 819 Adams Terrace
$768 - $2,600
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819 Adams Terrace

DavisCA95616
property at 819 H St
$795 - $1,250
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819 H St

DavisCA95616
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property at 2302 Muir Woods Pl
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050
Total Monthly Price$1,050
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2302 Muir Woods Pl

DavisCA95616

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835 H St, Unit 1
$1,595

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Total Monthly Price$1,595
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835 H St, Unit 1

835 H StDavis, CA 95616
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property at 2963 Audubon Cir
$1,898

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Base Rent$1,898
Total Monthly Price$1,898
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2963 Audubon Cir, Unit 2963B

2963 Audubon Cir
DavisCA95618
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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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162j
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162j

224 A StDavis, CA 95616
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411 1st St
Studio Apartments

411 1st St

411 1st StDavis, CA 95616

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Davis, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Davis, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Davis, CA area range in price from $600 to $4,350 with an overall median price of $2,188. The three Davis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rancho Yolo at $2,150, Aggie Village at $2,153, and Cottages South at $2,195. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Davis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rancho Yolo$2,150$60067
Aggie Village$2,153$60089
Cottages South$2,195$60052
Downtown Core$2,195$60037
Downtown Davis$2,647$1,68511

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. DAVINCI APARTMENTS in the 1917 Core neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. 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
DAVINCI APARTMENTSFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$699
Eastlake ApartmentsINDIVIDUAL LEASE PROGRAM IMMEDIATE & FALL 20263BR,2BA$1,100
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$1,100
Greystone Apartments & TownhomesNEW August REDUCED RATES - Less than $1000/Bedr...3BR,2BA$1,200
Lakeshore Apartments - Lake Views!3X2K3BR,2BA$1,225
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$1,550
Academy Lane Apartment HomesThe Alumni1BR,1BA$1,625
162j1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis, CA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Davis area is the $0.41 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Adobe at Evergreen in the in the Aspen neighborhood starting from $668. The second greatest value Davis apartment is the Townhome 2 Model at Sharps & Flats starting at $2,299 with a $1.56 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.
Adobe at Evergreen1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.41
Sharps & FlatsTownhome 23BR,2.5BA$1.56
Viking Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$0.91
Casitas Apartments1 bdr. 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.77
645 Adams St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.95
Chaparral Apartments2 x 1 - Cancellation Available!2BR,1BA$1.25
The Spoke2x12BR,1BA$1.15
Oakshade Commons4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed4BR,3BA$1.91
DAVINCI APARTMENTSFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.93

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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 $1,550, while the average apartment in Davis costs $2,188.

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 100 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 $1,003 which is $1,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Davis.

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