
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Davis Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $995 (8 Rentals)


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4728 Mendoza Ave, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

Orchard Glen

Thornbridge
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4666 Tango Way, Unit 2, Unit 2

The Woods Apartments

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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 | $1,941 | $995 | $2,596 |
| Davis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,658 | $1,061 | $3,947 |
| Davis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,352 | $2,112 | $4,960 |
| Davis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,109 | $3,275 | $6,043 |
| Davis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,708 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDavis, San Jose, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Davis, San Jose, CA
Stipe (Samuel) Elementary
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate
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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 $2,719.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Davis?
The cheapest apartment in Davis is Blossom Valley Senior Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Davis costs $14,708.
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 33 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 $777 which is $13,931 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Davis.
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