Average Rent in Davis, CA
17 apartment buildings, 45 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Davis, CACheapest
$600/mo
Casitas
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17
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Units
45
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 17 properties in Davis, CA.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Davis, CA Rent Prices
All 17 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Casitas
717 Alvarado Ave, Davis, CA 95616, USA
Arlington Farm
2901 Portage Bay W, Davis, CA 95616, USA
Sol at West Village
1580 Jade St, Davis, CA 95616, USA
The Spoke
801 J St, Davis, CA 95616, USA
Academy Lane
1124 F St, Davis, CA 95616, USA
The Colleges at La Rue Apartments
164 Orchard Park Dr, Davis, CA 95616, USA
Cranbrook Apartments
955 Cranbrook Ct, Davis, CA 95616, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casitas 717 Alvarado Ave, Davis, CA 95616, USA | $600 | $600 | $1.19/ft² | 4.2 (11) | 1 |
| 2 | Arlington Farm 2901 Portage Bay W, Davis, CA 95616, USA | $625 | $625 | $0.36/ft² | 4.2 (26) | 1 |
| 3 | Sol at West Village 1580 Jade St, Davis, CA 95616, USA | $640 | $934 | $0.75/ft² | 3.6 (690) | 3 |
| 4 | The Spoke 801 J St, Davis, CA 95616, USA | $1,000 | $1,425 | $1.90/ft² | 3.5 (273) | 4 |
| 5 | Academy Lane 1124 F St, Davis, CA 95616, USA | $1,550 as of Oct 6 | $1,592 | $3.34/ft² | 3.3 (53) | 5 |
| 6 | The Colleges at La Rue Apartments 164 Orchard Park Dr, Davis, CA 95616, USA | $1,561 | $1,561 | -- | 4.4 (27) | 1 |
| 7 | Cranbrook Apartments 955 Cranbrook Ct, Davis, CA 95616, USA | $1,800 | $1,800 | $2.77/ft² | 4.2 (52) | 1 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
Casitas
4.2 (11)717 Alvarado Ave, Davis, CA 95616, USA
Arlington Farm
4.2 (26)2901 Portage Bay W, Davis, CA 95616, USA
Sol at West Village
3.6 (690)1580 Jade St, Davis, CA 95616, USA
The Spoke
3.5 (273)801 J St, Davis, CA 95616, USA
Academy Lane
3.3 (53)1124 F St, Davis, CA 95616, USA
The Colleges at La Rue Apartments
4.4 (27)164 Orchard Park Dr, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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Davis, CA neighborhoods
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Davis, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Davis, CA is $2,074 per month, based on 45 units across 17 apartment communities. Prices range from $600 at Casitas to $3,295 at Portage Bay.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,979/mo | $1,561/mo | 9 |
| 2 Bed | $2,091/mo | $1,000/mo | 17 |
| 3 Bed | $1,898/mo | $600/mo | 12 |
| 4 Bed | $2,457/mo | $625/mo | 7 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Davis, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Davis, CA averages $1,979/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,091/mo. At the local median household income of $87,421, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Davis, CA at $2,043/mo. The current tracked market average runs 2% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Davis, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Davis, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$83,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,074/mo.
Comfortable income
$100,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($600/mo), you need to earn at least $24,000/year.
Median household income in Davis, CA is $87,421 , about 12% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Davis, CA
Overall prices in Davis, CA runs above the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Davis, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,074 |
| Utilities | $574 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,368 |
| Healthcare | $667 |
| Other goods and services | $1,068 |
| Estimated total | $6,317/mo |
Population
66,801
Median household income
$87,421
Census median rent
$2,043/mo
Census rent burden
41.6%
Median age
27.2
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Davis, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Davis, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,279 | +58% | -3.9% | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,479 | +68% | +1.1% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,833 | +37% | +0.8% | 33 |
| EL Cajon, CA | $2,587 | +25% | +32.3% | 30 |
| San Francisco, CA | $5,465 | +164% | +0.6% | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,417 | +17% | +0.5% | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Davis, CA?
The average rent in Davis, CA is $2,074 per month, based on 45 units across 17 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Davis, CA?
The median asking rent in Davis, CA is $2,195 per month, computed from 45 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,074/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Davis, CA?
The lowest available rent in Davis, CA starts at $600 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Davis, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Davis, CA average $1,979/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,561/mo across 9 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Davis, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Davis, CA average $2,091/mo. Units start from $1,000/mo across 17 units currently listed.
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