Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Royal Oaks Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $521 (70 Rentals)

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$795 - $1,250
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819 H St

DavisCA95616
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$995 - $4,295
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Available Sep 1, 2027
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805 H St

DavisCA95616
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835 H St, Unit 1
$1,795

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Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
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835 H St, Unit 1

835 H StDavis, CA 95616
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Moore Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Moore Village

2444 Moore BlvdDavis, CA 95618
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Aria Davis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aria Davis

2222 Sycamore LnDavis, CA 95616
Student Housing
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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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720 D Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

720 D Street

720 D StDavis, CA 95616
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Pinon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinon Apartments

555 Guava LnDavis, CA 95616
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Camellia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camellia Apartments

505-525 I StDavis, CA 95616
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162j
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162j

224 A StDavis, CA 95616

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411 1st St
Studio Apartments

411 1st St

411 1st StDavis, CA 95616
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Campus Manor
Studio Apartments

Campus Manor

230 A StDavis, CA 95616
Student Housing
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828 D St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

828 D St

828 D StDavis, CA 95616
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Sequoia Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sequoia Apartments

2255 Sycamore LnDavis, CA 95616
Student Housing
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526f
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

526f

512 I StDavis, CA 95616
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542a
1 Bedroom Apartments

542a

407 1st StDavis, CA 95616
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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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515 East 8th
2 Bedroom Apartments

515 East 8th

515 E 8th StDavis, CA 95616
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162r
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162r

1930 Sycamore LnDavis, CA 95616
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Univ. Pines
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Univ. Pines

835 F StDavis, CA 95616

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Royal Oaks, Davis, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Royal Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Royal Oaks 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 Royal Oaks apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anderson Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Updated - ILP Available Soon2BR, 1BA$640
Aria Davis3BR/2BA3BR, 2BA$715
Luma Davis3BR/1.5BA3BR, 1BA$715
The Spoke2x2 Triad2BR, 2BA$820
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
Academy Lane Apartment HomesThe Alumni1BR, 1BA$1,625
162j1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Oaks, CA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royal Oaks 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 Royal Oaks 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 Royal Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sharps & FlatsResidence 34BR, 2BA$1.88
The U DavisThe Quad4BR, 4BA$0.98
Octave4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse4BR, 2BA$1.40
Axis at DavisC3-ALT3BR, 2BA$1.15
Viking Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR, 1.5BA$1.84
Casitas Apartments1 bdr. 1 bath1BR, 1BA$1.77
Aria Davis2BR/1BA2BR, 1BA$1.07
Luma Davis2BR/1BA2BR, 1BA$1.16
Sterling 5th StreetB12BR, 2BA$2.14
Oakshade Commons4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed4BR, 3BA$1.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Royal Oaks, Davis, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Royal Oaks, Davis, and the greater Sacramento area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Royal Oaks Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Royal Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Royal Oaks is Davis Creek which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Royal Oaks costs $2,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Royal Oaks?

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 54 regular apartments in Royal Oaks 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 Royal Oaks?

Cheap apartments in Royal Oaks have an average cost of $793 which is $1,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Royal Oaks.

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