
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old East Davis Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $521 (68 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old East Davis area of Davis.


Luma Davis

819 H St

538 Scripps Dr

Axis at Davis

805 H St

Octave

Greystone Apartments & Townhomes

Sharps & Flats
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J Street

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Aero Apartments

The Drake and Anderson Court

University Square Apartments

Oxford Parkside Apartments

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835 H St, Unit 1

Cranbrook Apartments

Pennsylvania Place
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The Edge Apartments

2963 Audubon Cir

2963 Audubon Cir, Unit 2963B

University Court

Casitas Apartments

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Alvarado Parkside Apartments

Cambridge House Apartments

870 Adams St

Sorrento

623-619 5th St
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Moore Village

Aria Davis

New Harmony

Senior Walnut Terrace 62+

Senior Willow Glen 62+

720 D Street

Aggie Garden Apartments

Pinon Apartments

526f

Camellia Apartments
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503 1st St

411 1st St

828 D St

Campus Manor

Sequoia Apartments

350a

162j

542a

Cascade Davis LLC

515 East 8th
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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 | $1,885 | $1,600 | $2,500 |
| Old East Davis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $1,550 | $3,150 |
| Old East Davis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $600 | $3,400 |
| Old East Davis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,401 | $715 | $3,995 |
| Old East Davis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $725 | $4,350 |
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There are currently 68 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. Aria Davis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $715. 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 |
| Aria Davis | 3BR/2BA | 3BR, 2BA | $715 |
| Luma Davis | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR, 1BA | $715 |
| The Spoke | 2x2 Triad | 2BR, 2BA | $820 |
| Axis at Davis | B1- ALT | 2BR, 2BA | $894 |
| Octave | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 3BR, 2BA | $1,100 |
| Greystone Apartments & Townhomes | NEW August REDUCED RATES - Less than $1000/Bedr... | 3BR, 2BA | $1,200 |
| Davis Creek | 1x1 Mobile Home | 1BR, 1BA | $1,550 |
| 526f | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,575 |
| Academy Lane Apartment Homes | The Alumni | 1BR, 1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old East Davis, CA
As of September 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old East Davis 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 Old East Davis apartment is the The Quad Model at The U Davis in the Mace Ranch Park neighborhood starting at $1,299 with a $0.98 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharps & Flats | Residence 3 | 4BR, 2BA | $1.88 |
| The U Davis | The Quad | 4BR, 4BA | $0.98 |
| Adobe at Evergreen | 3 Bed 3 Bath - ONE ROOM LEFT! | 3BR, 3BA | $0.61 |
| Octave | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 4BR, 2BA | $1.40 |
| Axis at Davis | C3-ALT | 3BR, 2BA | $1.14 |
| Viking Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.84 |
| Casitas Apartments | 1 bdr. 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.77 |
| Aria Davis | 2BR/1BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| Luma Davis | 2BR/1BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.16 |
| Chaparral Apartments | 2 x 1 - Cancellation Available! | 2BR, 1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old East Davis Apartments
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 $1,550, while the average apartment in Old East Davis costs $2,195.
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 53 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 $817 which is $1,378 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old East Davis.
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