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Davis, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Davis, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Davis, CA area range in price from $599 to $4,800 with an overall median price of $3,199. The three Davis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Aggie Village at $599, Cottages South at $599, and Downtown Core at $600. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Davis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Aggie Village$3,199$599149
Cottages South$3,199$599136
Downtown Core$3,199$600114
Downtown Davis$3,199$599146
Rancho Yolo$3,199$599136

Cheapest Available Davis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Davis, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Axis at Davis in the 1917 Core neighborhood priced from $799. Portage Bay Apartments in the Aspen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Davis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Axis at DavisB1- ALT2BR,2BA$799
Portage Bay ApartmentsIndividual Lease Program - Townhouse Single1BR,1BA$1,295
Senior Willow Glen 62+2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,388
Senior Walnut Terrace 62+2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,388
Davis Creek1x1 Home (Brand New)1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis, CA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Davis apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Flat Model at Octave starting at $2,263 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the 1917 Core neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Davis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon3x3 Townhome3BR,3BA$2.31
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Flat3BR,2BA$1.64
Lakeshore Apartments2X2 I Plan2BR,2BA$2.11
Axis at DavisC4-ALT3BR,2BA$1.09
Sharps & FlatsResidence 22BR,2BA$1.85
Senior Willow Glen 62+2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.52
Senior Walnut Terrace 62+2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.56
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Davis

What type of rentals are currently available in Davis?

There are currently 273 Apartments for Rent in Davis, CA with pricing that ranges from $599 to $5,995. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Davis ranging from $825 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Davis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Davis ranges from $825 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,573.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Davis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Davis range from $699 to $3,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,575 to $3,795. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

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