Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Core Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $600 (35 Rentals)

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property at 819 H St

$795 - $1,250

1 To 4 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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819 H St

DavisCA95616
property at 805 H St

$795 - $3,395

1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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805 H St

DavisCA95616

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835 H St, Unit 1
$1,695
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$1,695
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$1,695
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

835 H St, Unit 1

835 H StDavis, CA 95616
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property at 231 3rd St

$2,195 - $3,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 5

231 3rd St

DavisCA95616
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720 D Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

720 D Street

720 D StDavis, 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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411 1st St
Studio Apartments

411 1st St

411 1st StDavis, CA 95616

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162j
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162j

224 A StDavis, CA 95616
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Campus Manor
Studio Apartments

Campus Manor

230 A StDavis, CA 95616
Student Housing
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542a
1 Bedroom Apartments

542a

407 1st StDavis, CA 95616
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Cascade Davis LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Davis LLC

771 Pole Line RdDavis, CA 95618
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Univ. Pines
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Univ. Pines

835 F StDavis, CA 95616
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526f
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

526f

512 I StDavis, CA 95616

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Cottages on 5th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages on 5th

500 Pole Line RdDavis, CA 95618
Student Housing
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Downtown Core, Davis, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Core Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Core area of Davis, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at DAVINCI APARTMENTS priced from $799. Axis at Davis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Downtown Core apartments for rent in Davis, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
DAVINCI APARTMENTSFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$799
Axis at DavisC33BR,2BA$860
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$1,100
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$1,550
Academy Lane Apartment HomesThe Alumni1BR,1BA$1,625
University Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,745
Univ. Pines2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,850
Cascade Davis LLCLeasing for Fall 20262BR,1BA$1,995
Cambridge House ApartmentsThe Claremont (2X1)2BR,1BA$1,995
The ArborsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Core, CA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Core area is the $1.77 price per square foot Townhome 2 Model at Sharps & Flats in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Downtown Core apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Viking Apartments starting at $2,295 with a $1.84 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sharps & FlatsTownhome 23BR,2.5BA$1.77
Viking Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Axis at DavisC4-ALT3BR,2BA$1.09
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$0.91
Tanglewood2X22BR,2BA$2.13
Cascade Davis LLCLeasing for Fall 20262BR,1BA$2.35
The Spoke2x12BR,1BA$1.15
Cambridge House ApartmentsThe Claremont (2X1)2BR,1BA$2.66
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$2.35
DAVINCI APARTMENTSFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Core, Davis, CA

Ranked #67

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Core Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Core?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Core is Davis Creek which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Downtown Core costs $1,995.

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 55 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 $677 which is $1,318 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Core.

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