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Rental Market Trends in Davis, CA

What is the average rent in Davis, CA?

$1,932/month

Average Rent

658 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Davis, CA is $1,932 per month. This is 19% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making Davis one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Davis, you can expect to pay about $1,875 per month for a studio, $1,932 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,239 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,944 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,875/month
529 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,932/month
658 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,239/month
905 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,944/month
1,252 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,603/month
816 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,923/month
1,346 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,466/month
1,998 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Davis, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $36 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Davis, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Davis, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
59% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Davis?

Based on current rent prices, Ivy Town, Ivy Town North and Senda Nueva are the most affordable neighborhoods in Davis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,540/month
582 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,740/month
572 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,910/month
599 Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,926/month
620 Sq Ft
Lillards
$1,927/month
589 Sq Ft
Macero Del Norte
$1,971/month
675 Sq Ft
University Estates
$1,975/month
620 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,979/month
669 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$2,003/month
666 Sq Ft
West Manor
$2,013/month
680 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Davis?

Based on current rent prices, Interland-University Research Park, Covell Park and West Manor are the most expensive neighborhoods in Davis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Interland-University Research Park
$2,282/month
702 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$2,074/month
629 Sq Ft
West Manor
$2,013/month
680 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$2,003/month
666 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,979/month
669 Sq Ft
University Estates
$1,975/month
620 Sq Ft
Macero Del Norte
$1,971/month
675 Sq Ft
Lillards
$1,927/month
589 Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,926/month
620 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,910/month
599 Sq Ft

Which Davis neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Davis with the most apartments available are Central Davis, Ivy Town North and Covell Park .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,926/month
620 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,740/month
572 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$2,074/month
629 Sq Ft
Lillards
$1,927/month
589 Sq Ft
University Estates
$1,975/month
620 Sq Ft
Macero Del Norte
$1,971/month
675 Sq Ft
West Manor
$2,013/month
680 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$2,003/month
666 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,979/month
669 Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,540/month
582 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Davis, CA?

Because the average rent in Davis is $1,932, you’ll want to make about $6,440 per month or $77,280 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Interland-University Research Park

Davis, CA

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1905 N 1st St,
Dixon, CA 95620

$2,997 - $3,699

2-3 Beds

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Greenhaus

1720 Research Park Dr,
Davis, CA 95618

$2,300 - $3,300

Studio - 2 Beds

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Stonegate Village Apartments

2950 W Portage Bay Ave,
Davis, CA 95616

$1,875 - $2,275

1-2 Beds

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Stonesfair Financial Corporation
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4 Communities in Davis
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The Ezralow Company/First Pointe Management
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  • 5,932

    Units

  • 18

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3 Communities in Davis
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11Residential
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  • 2,576

    Units

  • 20

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    Communities

  • 956,269

    Units

  • 895

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  • 124,974

    Units

  • 245

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1 Community in Davis
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Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
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  • 31,916

    Units

  • 82

    Cities

1 Community in Davis
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1 Community in Davis

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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