
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Davis Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $400 (5 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Davis area of Davis.


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Downtown Davis, Davis, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Davis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Davis Studio Apartments | $1,860 | $1,695 | $2,325 |
| Downtown Davis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $880 | $3,250 |
| Downtown Davis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $640 | $3,580 |
| Downtown Davis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $599 | $4,115 |
| Downtown Davis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $499 | $4,635 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Davis Neighborhood of Davis, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Davis Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Davis area of Davis, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Anderson Place Apartments priced from $640. The Spoke has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $660. Here are the most affordable Downtown Davis apartments for rent in Davis, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Place Apartments | Two Bedroom Updated - ILP | 2BR,1BA | $640 |
| The Spoke | 2x1 Triad | 2BR,1BA | $660 |
| Axis at Davis | C3 | 3BR,2BA | $820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Davis, CA
As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Davis area is the $2.34 price per square foot 3x2 Townhome Model at Avalon in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $3,380. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown Davis apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon | 3x2 Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| The U Davis | The Quad | 4BR,4BA | $0.69 |
| Octave | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 4BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Temescal Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.10 |
| Axis at Davis | C4-ALT | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Stonegate Village Apartments | 2x1.5 Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.19 |
| Alvarado Sunset | 2TH | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Redwood Tree Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Sorrento | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| Oakshade Commons | 4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed | 4BR,3BA | $2.20 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Davis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Davis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Davis is under $1,770.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Davis?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Davis is Davis Creek which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Downtown Davis costs $2,295.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 156 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Davis?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Davis have an average cost of $905 which is $1,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Davis.
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