
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Yolo County, CA from $400 (51 Rentals)
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Axis at Davis

Luma Davis

1812 Tahoe Pl

Courtyard Village

419 University Ave

Eastlake Apartments

Octave

316 6th St

Portage Bay Apartments
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Davis Creek

Greystone Apartments & Townhomes

Sharps & Flats

Lakeshore Apartments - Lake Views!

River Parkway Apartments

Sunset Village Apartments

Kind West

Westside Village Apartments

Fair Plaza Senior 55+ Apartments

Ella 1711
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214 Pendegast St

Academy Lane Apartment Homes

Shadetree North & South

Rochdale Grange

West Capitol Courtyard

The Franciscan

West Capital Courtyard Apartments

Alhambra at Mace Ranch

Courtyard West

Woodland Manor Apartments
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Aria Davis

Hunter's Pointe

Mosaic Gardens at Holly Courts

Greens Apartments

The Rivers

New Harmony

Westwood Apartments

Winters Apartments

438 Thomas St

Heritage Oaks Apartments
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Elliot Crossing Apartments

Courtside Towers Senior Apartments

Rivergate Apartments

Senior Walnut Terrace 62+

Senior Willow Glen 62+

720 D Street

Aggie Garden Apartments

West Sacramento Mobile Home Park

College Street Apartments

Pinon Apartments
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Yolo County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Yolo County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yolo County Studio Apartments | $1,642 | $1,075 | $2,349 |
| Yolo County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $885 | $7,472 |
| Yolo County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $640 | $4,991 |
| Yolo County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $820 | $4,495 |
| Yolo County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $699 | $4,900 |
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Cheapest Available Yolo County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Yolo County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Anderson Place Apartments in the Aspen neighborhood priced from $640. The Spoke in the 1917 Core neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $665. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Yolo County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Place Apartments | Two Bedroom Updated - ILP Available Soon | 2BR,1BA | $640 |
| The Spoke | 2x1 Triad | 2BR,1BA | $665 |
| Axis at Davis | C3 | 3BR,2BA | $820 |
| Luma Davis | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $880 |
| Aria Davis | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $895 |
| Courtyard Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Octave | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 3BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Eastlake Apartments | 3x2 TOWNHOMES, ROOMMATE PROGRAM IMMEDIATE & FAL... | 3BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Greystone Apartments & Townhomes | REDUCED RATES + SPECIAL: 3x2.5 1 MONTH FREE w/M... | 3BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Davis Creek | 1x1 Apt | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yolo County, CA
As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Yolo County area is the $1.73 price per square foot REDUCED RATES for Fall 2026! ~ Spacious Two Bed... Model at Lakeshore Apartments - Lake Views! in the in the Aspen neighborhood starting from $2,653. The second greatest value Yolo County 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 Yolo County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Apartments - Lake Views! | REDUCED RATES for Fall 2026! ~ Spacious Two Bed... | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Octave | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 4BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Eastlake Apartments | 3x2 TOWNHOMES, ROOMMATE PROGRAM IMMEDIATE & FAL... | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Axis at Davis | C4-ALT | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Monticello at Southport | B1G | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Casitas Apartments | 3 bdr. 1.5 bath - ILP | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.48 |
| Maple 2 | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Woodland Apartments | Woodland Apts 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Courtyard Village | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| DAVINCI APARTMENTS | Four Bedroom Pricing Per Bed | 4BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Yolo County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Yolo County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Yolo County is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Yolo County?
The cheapest apartment in Yolo County is Courtyard Village which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Yolo County costs $3,187.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Yolo County?
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 108 regular apartments in Yolo County 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 Yolo County?
Cheap apartments in Yolo County have an average cost of $887 which is $2,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Yolo County.
Expert Rental Resources
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