Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Core Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $600 (5 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Core area of Davis.

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Downtown Core, Davis, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Core?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Core Studio Apartments | $1,973 | $1,050 | $2,300 |
Downtown Core 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $920 | $3,132 |
Downtown Core 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $710 | $3,580 |
Downtown Core 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,131 | $870 | $4,400 |
Downtown Core 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,293 | $600 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Core Neighborhood of Davis, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Core Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Core area of Davis, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Axis at Davis priced from $774. The Spoke has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Downtown Core apartments for rent in Davis, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Axis at Davis | B1-ALT | 2BR,2BA | $774 |
The Spoke | 1x1 Double | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
Sharps & Flats | Residence 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,219 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Core, CA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Core area is the $2.35 price per square foot 4x3 Townhome Model at Avalon in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $3,955. The second greatest value Downtown Core apartment is the 3x2 Flat Model at Brisa Villas starting at $3,495 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the 1917 Core neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Core apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avalon | 4x3 Townhome | 4BR,3BA | $2.35 |
Brisa Villas | 3x2 Flat | 3BR,2BA | $2.41 |
Octave | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Flat | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Parkside Apartments | Plan 3-B | 3BR,2BA | $2.66 |
A+ Davis Location - 217 B Street, Davis CA | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Sorrento | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
Davis Creek | 1x1 Home (Brand New) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
J Street | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Davinci Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
Oakshade Commons | 4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed | 4BR,3BA | $2.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Core Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Core?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Core is under $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Core?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Core is The Spoke which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Downtown Core costs $3,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Core?
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 47 regular apartments in Downtown Core 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 Downtown Core?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Core have an average cost of $423 which is $3,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Core.
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