
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old East Davis Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $500 (33 Rentals)
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Luma Davis

805 H St

Axis at Davis

1 E Covell Blvd

3028 Bryant Pl

906 Sycamore Ln

819 H St
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419 University Ave

2414 Amapola Dr

Octave

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J Street

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Parkside Apartments

805 11th St, Unit Apartment 4

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415 10th St, Unit Cottage-like Studio, Unit Cottage-like Studio

Aria Davis

New Harmony

Senior Walnut Terrace 62+

Senior Willow Glen 62+
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720 D Street

Aggie Garden Apartments

Pinon Apartments

2219 O'Keeffe Pl.

206 2nd St

Camellia Apartments

411 1st St

Campus Manor
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Sequoia Apartments
Old East Davis, Davis, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old East Davis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old East Davis Studio Apartments | $1,717 | $1,075 | $2,349 |
| Old East Davis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $885 | $3,250 |
| Old East Davis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $640 | $3,580 |
| Old East Davis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $750 | $4,495 |
| Old East Davis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,578 | $680 | $4,875 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old East Davis Neighborhood of Davis, CA.
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Cheapest Available Old East Davis Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old East Davis 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 Old East Davis apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Place Apartments | Two Bedroom Updated - ILP Available Soon | 2BR,1BA | $640 |
| The Spoke | 2x1 Triad | 2BR,1BA | $665 |
| Luma Davis | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $680 |
| Aria Davis | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $750 |
| Axis at Davis | C3 | 3BR,2BA | $820 |
| Octave | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 3BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Greystone Apartments & Townhomes | EARLY MOVE-IN + REDUCED RATES! Now Leasing for ... | 3BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Davis Creek | 1x1 Mobile Home | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Parkside Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,691 |
| Cranbrook Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old East Davis, CA
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old East Davis area is the $1.40 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse Model at Octave in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $1,797. The second greatest value Old East Davis apartment is the REDUCED RATES + SPECIAL: 3x2 1 MONTH FREE w/Mov... Model at Greystone Apartments & Townhomes starting at $2,913 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Mace Ranch Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old East Davis apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octave | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 4BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Greystone Apartments & Townhomes | REDUCED RATES + SPECIAL: 3x2 1 MONTH FREE w/Mov... | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| Axis at Davis | C4-ALT | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Casitas Apartments | 3 bdr. 1.5 bath - ILP | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.48 |
| Alvarado Sunset | 2TH | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.31 |
| College Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom Flat | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Cascade Davis LLC | Leasing for Fall 2026 | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Davis Creek | 1x1 Mobile Home | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Oakshade Commons | 4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed | 4BR,3BA | $2.04 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old East Davis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old East Davis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old East Davis is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old East Davis?
The cheapest apartment in Old East Davis is Davis Creek which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Old East Davis costs $3,187.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old East 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 89 regular apartments in Old East 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 Old East Davis?
Cheap apartments in Old East Davis have an average cost of $784 which is $2,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old East Davis.
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