
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Buena Vida Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $500 (10 Rentals)
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Axis at Davis

419 University Ave

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Alhambra at Mace Ranch
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La Buena Vida, Davis, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Buena Vida?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Buena Vida Studio Apartments | $1,807 | $995 | $2,325 |
| La Buena Vida 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $880 | $3,250 |
| La Buena Vida 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $640 | $3,580 |
| La Buena Vida 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,993 | $820 | $4,495 |
| La Buena Vida 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $600 | $4,625 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the La Buena Vida Neighborhood of Davis, CA.
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Cheapest Available La Buena Vida Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Buena Vida area of Sacramento, 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 $665. Here are the most affordable La Buena Vida apartments for rent in Sacramento, 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 | $665 |
| Axis at Davis | C3 | 3BR,2BA | $820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Buena Vida, CA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Buena Vida area is the $0.90 price per square foot The Quad Model at The U Davis in the in the Mace Ranch Park neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value La Buena Vida apartment is the C4-ALT Model at Axis at Davis starting at $1,349 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the 1917 Core neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Buena Vida apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The U Davis | The Quad | 4BR,4BA | $0.90 |
| Axis at Davis | C4-ALT | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Univ. Pines | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| SEVILLE AT MACE RANCH | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Casitas Apartments | 3 bdr. 1.5 bath - ILP | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.48 |
| Tanglewood | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| Alvarado Sunset | 2TH | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Cascade Davis LLC | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom flat | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Parkside Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Oakshade Commons | 5x3 Pricing Per Bed | 5BR,3BA | $1.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLa Buena Vida, Davis, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California including La Buena Vida, Davis, and the greater Sacramento area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Buena Vida Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in La Buena Vida?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Buena Vida is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Buena Vida?
The cheapest apartment in La Buena Vida is Academy Lane Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,639, while the average apartment in La Buena Vida costs $2,687.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Buena Vida?
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 134 regular apartments in La Buena Vida 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 La Buena Vida?
Cheap apartments in La Buena Vida have an average cost of $911 which is $1,776 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Buena Vida.
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