Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Davis Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $500 (5 Rentals)

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Downtown Davis, Davis, CA Local Guide

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 Axis at Davis priced from $799. Sharps & Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Downtown Davis apartments for rent in Davis, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Axis at DavisB1- ALT2BR,2BA$799
Sharps & FlatsTownhome 13BR,2BA$1,279
Portage Bay ApartmentsIndividual Lease Program - Townhouse Single1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Davis, CA

As of July 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Davis area is the $2.31 price per square foot 3x3 Townhome Model at Avalon in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Downtown Davis apartment is the The Quad Model at The U Davis starting at $999 with a $0.75 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon3x3 Townhome3BR,3BA$2.31
The U DavisThe Quad4BR,4BA$0.75
Axis at DavisC4-ALT3BR,2BA$1.09
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.39
Alvarado Sunset3TH3BR,2BA$2.33
Sharps & FlatsResidence 22BR,2BA$2.02
Sorrento2x22BR,2BA$2.35
Wake ForestPlan A2BR,1BA$2.29
Davis Creek1x1 Home (Brand New)1BR,1BA$2.28
Oakshade Commons2x2 Pricing Per Bed2BR,2BA$2.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Davis, Davis, CA

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Davis, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Davis Neighborhood in Davis, CA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

100 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Davis Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Davis is Portage Bay Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Downtown Davis costs $3,199.

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 49 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 $510 which is $2,689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Davis.

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