
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Royal Oaks Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $521 (70 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Royal Oaks 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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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

Meadow Ridge Apartments

University Court

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Casitas Apartments

Cambridge House Apartments

Sorrento

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Alvarado Parkside Apartments

The Arbors

Moore Village
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Aria Davis

Alhambra at Mace Ranch

New Harmony

Senior Walnut Terrace 62+

Senior Willow Glen 62+

720 D Street

Pinon Apartments

Camellia Apartments

503 1st St

162j
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411 1st St

Campus Manor

828 D St

Sequoia Apartments

526f

542a

Cascade Davis LLC

515 East 8th

162r

Univ. Pines
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Royal Oaks, Davis, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Royal Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,885 | $1,600 | $2,500 |
| Royal Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,550 | $3,150 |
| Royal Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $600 | $3,400 |
| Royal Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $715 | $3,995 |
| Royal Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $725 | $4,350 |
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There are currently 70 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Royal Oaks Neighborhood of Davis, CA.
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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 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 |
| Academy Lane Apartment Homes | The Alumni | 1BR, 1BA | $1,625 |
| 162j | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 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 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 |
| Octave | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 4BR, 2BA | $1.40 |
| Axis at Davis | C3-ALT | 3BR, 2BA | $1.15 |
| 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 |
| Sterling 5th Street | B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.14 |
| Oakshade Commons | 4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed | 4BR, 3BA | $1.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRoyal Oaks, Davis, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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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