Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Macero Gardens Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $500 (33 Rentals)

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$2,700

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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509 Mace Blvd

DavisCA95618
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Moore Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Moore Village

2444 Moore BlvdDavis, CA 95618
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New Harmony
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Harmony

3030 Cowell BlvdDavis, CA 95618

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Senior Willow Glen 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Senior Willow Glen 62+

310 Becerra WayDavis, CA 95618
Senior Living
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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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Clearwater Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clearwater Apartments

4141 Cowell BlvdDavis, CA 95618
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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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SEVILLE AT MACE RANCH
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

SEVILLE AT MACE RANCH

4501 Alhambra DrDavis, CA 95618
Student Housing
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4828 Cowell Blvd
3 Bedroom Apartments

4828 Cowell Blvd

4828 Cowell BlvdDavis, CA 95618
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El Macero Gardens, Davis, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Macero Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Macero Gardens area of Sacramento, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Axis at Davis priced from $860. Octave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable El Macero Gardens apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Axis at DavisC33BR,2BA$860
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$1,100
Greystone Apartments & TownhomesEARLY MOVE-IN JUNE/JULY + 1 MO FREE! Now Leasi...3BR,2BA$1,200
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$1,600
University Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,745
I Street Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,995
Cascade Davis LLCLeasing for Fall 20262BR,1BA$1,995
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,150
Cottages on 5thCottages on 5th2BR,1BA$2,195
Meadow Ridge Apartments2x1 Apartment2BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Macero Gardens, CA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Macero Gardens area is the $1.65 price per square foot Residence 3 Model at Sharps & Flats in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value El Macero Gardens apartment is the D1 Model at Sterling 5th Street starting at $1,389 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the 1917 Core neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Macero Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sharps & FlatsResidence 34BR,2BA$1.65
Sterling 5th StreetD14BR,4BA$0.96
SEVILLE AT MACE RANCH3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.15
Greystone Apartments & TownhomesREDUCED RATES + $244 CREDITED EA. MO: 3BED/2BAT...3BR,2BA$2.35
Axis at DavisC4-ALT3BR,2BA$1.09
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$0.91
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.44
Cascade Davis LLCLeasing for Fall 20262BR,1BA$2.35
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$2.43
Oakshade Commons4x3 Flat Pricing Per Bed4BR,3BA$1.94

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Macero Gardens, Davis, CA

Ranked #61

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Macero Gardens Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Macero Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in El Macero Gardens is Davis Creek which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in El Macero Gardens costs $2,994.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Macero Gardens?

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 59 regular apartments in El Macero Gardens 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 El Macero Gardens?

Cheap apartments in El Macero Gardens have an average cost of $619 which is $2,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Macero Gardens.

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