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

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The Trees
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Trees

510 S Lake BlvdDavis, 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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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anderson Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Updated - ILP2BR,1BA$670
Portage Bay ApartmentsIndividual Lease Program - Standard Single1BR,1BA$995
Davis Creek1x1 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Univ. Pines3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.82
Le Tournesol3 BD RENOVATED3BR,2BA$2.41
Alvarado Sunset3TH3BR,2BA$2.33
1352 Drake Dr, Unit D1352 Drake Dr2BR,1BA$2.27
Arlington Farm Apartments3 Bdr. 1 bath - ILP3BR,1BA$1.14
Westwood Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.37
Pennsylvania Place2x12BR,1BA$1.88
Wake ForestPlan A2BR,1BA$2.29
Eastlake Apartments1x1 Apartment Flat - A Plan1BR,1BA$2.49
Davis Creek1x1 Home (Brand New)1BR,1BA$2.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uc Davis, Davis, CA

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

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

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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