Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UC Davis Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $500 (29 Rentals)

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$795 - $3,495

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819 H St

DavisCA95616
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$795 - $3,495

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805 H St

DavisCA95616

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Aria Davis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aria Davis

2222 Sycamore LnDavis, CA 95616
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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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The Trees
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Trees

510 S Lake BlvdDavis, CA 95616
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Clubside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clubside Apartments

1050 Lake BlvdDavis, 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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Sequoia Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sequoia Apartments

2255 Sycamore LnDavis, CA 95616
Student Housing
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UC Davis, Davis, CA Local Guide

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 $640. Eastlake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable UC Davis apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anderson Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Updated - ILP Available Soon2BR,1BA$640
Eastlake ApartmentsINDIVIDUAL LEASE PROGRAM IMMEDIATE & FALL 20263BR,2BA$1,100
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$1,600
Univ. Pines2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,850
Sherwood and Forest Arms Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1,995
Redwood Tree Apartments1X1 Type A1BR,1BA$1,995
Alvarado Parkside ApartmentsFlat2BR,1BA$1,995
Aero Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
The ArborsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2,195
The Willows2x1 - SOLD OUT2BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in UC Davis, CA

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the UC Davis area is the $1.89 price per square foot Spacious Two-Bedroom w/Full Size Washer & Drye... Model at Lakeshore Apartments - Lake Views! in the in the Aspen neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value UC Davis apartment is the INDIVIDUAL LEASE PROGRAM IMMEDIATE & FALL 2026 Model at Eastlake Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.86 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeshore Apartments - Lake Views!Spacious Two-Bedroom w/Full Size Washer & Drye...2BR,2BA$1.89
Eastlake ApartmentsINDIVIDUAL LEASE PROGRAM IMMEDIATE & FALL 20263BR,2BA$0.86
Sherwood and Forest Arms Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$2.35
Alvarado Parkside ApartmentsFlat2BR,1BA$2.38
The Willows2x1 - SOLD OUT2BR,1BA$2.75
The Spoke2x12BR,1BA$1.15
The ArborsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$3.03
Aero Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.96
Redwood Tree Apartments1X1 Type A1BR,1BA$3.02
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$2.43

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Uc Davis, Davis, CA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for West Sacramento, CA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap UC Davis Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in UC Davis?

The cheapest apartment in UC Davis is Davis Creek which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in UC Davis costs $2,170.

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 4 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 $1,154 which is $1,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in UC Davis.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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