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: 12/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Davis, CA area range in price from $499 to $4,485 with an overall median price of $2,503. 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$2,199$499185
Rancho Yolo$2,257$499213
Aggie Village$2,275$499226
Downtown Davis$2,275$499223
Downtown Core$3,512$814109

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. Axis at Davis in the 1917 Core neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $814. 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
Axis at DavisB1- ALT2BR,2BA$814
Aero Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$998

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis, CA

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Davis area is the $0.47 price per square foot 4 x 2- (Individual Leases) Model at Chaparral Apartments in the in the Aspen neighborhood starting from $665. The second greatest value Davis apartment is the The Quad Model at The U Davis starting at $910 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the Mace Ranch Park 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.
Chaparral Apartments4 x 2- (Individual Leases)4BR,2BA$0.47
The U DavisThe Quad4BR,4BA$0.69
3 Months Free at Eastlake Apartments !3x2 Town Home - D Plan3BR,2BA$1.63
Axis at DavisC4-ALT3BR,2BA$1.09
Univ. Pines3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.82
Casitas Apartments3 bdr. 1.5 bath - ILP3BR,1.5BA$0.44
Lakeshore Apartments2x2 Plan G2BR,2BA$1.80
Octave2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.90
Stonegate Village Apartments2x1.5 Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Alvarado Sunset2TH2BR,1BA$1.96

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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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Davis, CA

Ranked #121

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

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2.5
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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

Some Transit

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 $1,195, while the average apartment in Davis costs $2,503.

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 549 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 $882 which is $1,621 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Davis.

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