Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Macero Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $565 (28 Rentals)

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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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5251 Glide Drive
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5251 Glide Drive

5251 Glide DrDavis, CA 95618
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4828 Cowell Blvd
3 Bedroom Apartments

4828 Cowell Blvd

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

Cheapest Available El Macero Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Macero area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Axis at Davis priced from $894. 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 apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Axis at DavisB1- ALT2BR, 2BA$894
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR, 2BA$1,100
Greystone Apartments & TownhomesNEW August REDUCED RATES - Less than $1000/Bedr...3BR, 2BA$1,200
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR, 1BA$1,550
Meadow Ridge Apartments1x1 Apartment1BR, 1BA$1,900
Sharps & FlatsTownhome 34BR, 2BA$2,040
Sorrento2x22BR, 2BA$2,087
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR, 1BA$2,150
Tanglewood2X22BR, 2BA$2,499
The Celeste1x11BR, 1BA$2,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Macero, CA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Macero area is the $1.88 price per square foot Residence 3 Model at Sharps & Flats in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value El Macero apartment is the D1 Model at Ellington Apartments in the Mace Ranch Park neighborhood starting at $3,275 with a $2.42 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Macero apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sharps & FlatsResidence 34BR, 2BA$1.88
Ellington ApartmentsD14BR, 2BA$2.42
The U DavisThe Quad4BR, 4BA$0.98
Octave4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse4BR, 2BA$1.40
Axis at DavisC3-ALT3BR, 2BA$1.15
SEVILLE AT MACE RANCH2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$2.32
Tanglewood2X22BR, 2BA$2.31
Sterling 5th StreetB12BR, 2BA$2.14
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR, 1BA$2.35
Oakshade Commons4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed4BR, 3BA$1.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Macero, Davis, CA

Ranked #69

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 El Macero Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in El Macero is Davis Creek which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in El Macero costs $2,225.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Macero?

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 33 regular apartments in El Macero 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?

Cheap apartments in El Macero have an average cost of $549 which is $1,676 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Macero.

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