
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UC Davis Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $500 (8 Rentals)
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Portage Bay Apartments

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UC Davis, Davis, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in UC Davis?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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UC Davis Studio Apartments | $1,734 | $1,638 | $1,875 |
UC Davis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,011 | $925 | $3,250 |
UC Davis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,294 | $670 | $3,295 |
UC Davis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,328 | $1,210 | $3,995 |
UC Davis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,375 | $4,250 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the UC Davis Neighborhood of Davis, CA.
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Cheapest Available UC Davis Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the UC Davis area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Anderson Place Apartments priced from $670. Portage Bay Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable UC Davis apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Anderson Place Apartments | Two Bedroom Updated - ILP | 2BR,1BA | $670 |
Portage Bay Apartments | Individual Lease Program - Standard Single | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Davis Creek | 1x1 Home (Brand New) | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in UC Davis, CA
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the UC Davis area is the $1.82 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at Univ. Pines in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value UC Davis apartment is the 3 BD RENOVATED Model at Le Tournesol starting at $2,895 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Aspen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for UC Davis apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Univ. Pines | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Le Tournesol | 3 BD RENOVATED | 3BR,2BA | $2.41 |
Alvarado Sunset | 3TH | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
1352 Drake Dr, Unit D | 1352 Drake Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Arlington Farm Apartments | 3 Bdr. 1 bath - ILP | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Westwood Apartments | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.37 |
Pennsylvania Place | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Wake Forest | Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Eastlake Apartments | 1x1 Apartment Flat - A Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Davis Creek | 1x1 Home (Brand New) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
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Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High
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Getting Around the UC Davis Neighborhood in Davis, CA
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap UC Davis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in UC Davis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in UC Davis is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in UC Davis?
The cheapest apartment in UC Davis is Portage Bay Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in UC Davis costs $4,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in UC 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 20 regular apartments in UC 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 UC Davis?
Cheap apartments in UC Davis have an average cost of $455 which is $3,920 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in UC Davis.
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