
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Davis Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,300 (34 Rentals)
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4997 Ruttner Pl

Orchard Glen

Blossom Oaks Apartments

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The Woods Apartments

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5695 Makati Cir
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Villa Veneto at Palm Valley

390 Oleander Dr
Davis, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Davis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Studio Apartments | $2,273 | $1,306 | $3,693 |
| Davis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,851 | $1,438 | $3,898 |
| Davis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,501 | $2,600 | $4,993 |
| Davis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,465 | $3,575 | $6,014 |
| Davis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Davis Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Davis Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Davis area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Blossom Valley Senior Apartments priced from $1,306. Orchard Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,028. Here are the most affordable Davis apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Valley Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,306 |
| Orchard Glen | 1 BR, 1 BA - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $2,028 |
| Blossom Oaks Apartments | Springwell | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| The Woods Apartments | Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $2,335 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Pearvale | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Blossom Hill | Large 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,685 |
| Santa Teresa Apartments | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $2,746 |
| Palma Sorrento at Palm Valley | La Verona | 1BR,1BA | $2,849 |
| Ascent | 1A Income Protected | 1BR,1BA | $2,942 |
| ViO | Plan 1D | 1BR,1BA | $2,949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis, CA
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Davis area is the $3.65 price per square foot Il Venetian Model at Villa Veneto at Palm Valley in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,127. The second greatest value Davis apartment is the San Remo Model at Santa Palmia at Palm Valley starting at $4,767 with a $3.51 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Davis apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Veneto at Palm Valley | Il Venetian | 3BR,2BA | $3.65 |
| Santa Palmia at Palm Valley | San Remo | 3BR,2BA | $3.51 |
| La Moraga Apartments | Vigor | 3BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| The Lex | G | 2BR,2BA | $3.46 |
| Bella Villagio | Bella Vita | 2BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Palma Sorrento at Palm Valley | La Spezia | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Blossom Hill | Large 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | Pearvale | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Blossom Oaks Apartments | Springwell | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Blossom Valley Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.31 |
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Best Local Schools in Davis, San Jose, CA
Stipe (Samuel) Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Davis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Davis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Davis is under $2,949.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Davis?
The cheapest apartment in Davis is Orchard Glen which is listed at $2,028, while the average apartment in Davis costs $3,329.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 15 regular apartments in 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 Davis?
Cheap apartments in Davis have an average cost of $665 which is $2,664 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Davis.
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