Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willowbank Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $700 (29 Rentals)

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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
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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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Cottages on 5th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages on 5th

500 Pole Line RdDavis, CA 95618
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4828 Cowell Blvd
3 Bedroom Apartments

4828 Cowell Blvd

4828 Cowell BlvdDavis, CA 95618
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Willowbank, Davis, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Willowbank Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willowbank area of Sacramento, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Axis at Davis priced from $820. Octave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Willowbank apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Axis at DavisC33BR,2BA$820
Octave3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$1,100
Greystone Apartments & TownhomesREDUCED RATES + SPECIAL: 3x2.5 1 MONTH FREE w/M...3BR,2BA$1,200
Sharps & FlatsResidence 22BR,2BA$1,218
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$1,500
Clearwater Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath #551BR,1BA$1,895
El Macero Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,900
College Street Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1,995
Cascade Davis LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom flat2BR,1BA$1,995
Renaissance Park ApartmentsThe Mondavi2BR,2BA$2,181

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willowbank, CA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willowbank area is the $2.21 price per square foot Townhome 1 Model at Sharps & Flats in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $2,894. The second greatest value Willowbank apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse Model at Octave starting at $1,797 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the 1917 Core neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willowbank apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sharps & FlatsTownhome 13BR,2.5BA$2.21
Octave4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse4BR,2BA$1.40
Greystone Apartments & TownhomesREDUCED RATES + SPECIAL: 3x2 1 MONTH FREE w/Mov...3BR,2BA$2.33
Axis at DavisC4-ALT3BR,2BA$1.09
Tanglewood2X22BR,2BA$2.31
The Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.55
College Street Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$2.35
Cascade Davis LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom flat2BR,1BA$2.35
Davis Creek1x1 Mobile Home1BR,1BA$2.28
Oakshade Commons4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed4BR,3BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Willowbank, Davis, CA

Ranked #64

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

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Willowbank, Davis, and the greater Sacramento area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willowbank Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willowbank?

The cheapest apartment in Willowbank is Davis Creek which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Willowbank costs $3,187.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Willowbank?

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 41 regular apartments in Willowbank 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 Willowbank?

Cheap apartments in Willowbank have an average cost of $978 which is $2,209 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willowbank.

Expert Rental Resources

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