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 October 27, 2025 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 3TH Model at Alvarado Sunset starting at $2,800 with a $2.33 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 Sunset3TH3BR,2BA$2.33
Westwood Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.53
St. George Apartments2 BD/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.55
Wake ForestPlan A2BR,1BA$2.29
Alvarado Parkside ApartmentsFlat2BR,1BA$2.61
Aero Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.51
J StreetA1BR,1BA$2.77
Pennsylvania Place1x11BR,1BA$2.50
835 H St, Unit 1835 H StStudio ,1BA$2.66

Getting Around the Central Davis Neighborhood in Davis, CA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Davis is Pennsylvania Place which is listed at $1,578, while the average apartment in Central Davis costs $3,075.

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 5 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Davis?

Cheap apartments in Central Davis have an average cost of $171 which is $2,904 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Davis.

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