Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Davis Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $500 (1 Rental)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Davis, CA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Davis area is the $1.82 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at Univ. Pines in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Central Davis apartment is the 2TH Model at Alvarado Sunset starting at $2,000 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Aspen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Davis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Univ. Pines3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.82
Alvarado Sunset2TH2BR,1BA$1.96
Westwood Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.42
St. George Apartments2 BD/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.61
Redwood Tree Apartments2X12BR,1BA$2.34
Alvarado Parkside ApartmentsFlat2BR,1BA$2.61
Aggie Square Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.73
Aero Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.81
Parkside ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$2.65
The Spoke1x11BR,1BA$2.81

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Davis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Davis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Davis is under $2,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Davis?

The cheapest apartment in Central Davis is Parkside Apartments which is listed at $1,630, while the average apartment in Central Davis costs $5,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 20 regular apartments in Central Davis that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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