• Renter Tools
    • Favorites
    • Saved Searches
  • Manage Rentals
  • Apartments For Rent
    • Arden-Arcade Apartments For Rent
    • Carmichael Apartments For Rent
    • Davis Apartments For Rent
    • Granite Bay Apartments For Rent
    • Loomis Apartments For Rent
    • Modesto Apartments For Rent
    • Rocklin Apartments For Rent
    • Roseville Apartments For Rent
    • Sacramento Apartments For Rent
    • Vallejo Apartments For Rent
  • Houses For Rent
    • Elk Grove Houses For Rent
    • Fairfield Houses For Rent
    • Granite Bay Houses For Rent
    • Loomis Houses For Rent
    • Modesto Houses For Rent
    • Rocklin Houses For Rent
    • Roseville Houses For Rent
    • Sacramento Houses For Rent
    • South Lake Tahoe Houses For Rent
    • Stockton Houses For Rent
  • Condos For Rent
    • Arden-Arcade Condos For Rent
    • Carmichael Condos For Rent
    • Fairfield Condos For Rent
    • Granite Bay Condos For Rent
    • Loomis Condos For Rent
    • Rocklin Condos For Rent
    • Roseville Condos For Rent
    • Sacramento Condos For Rent
    • Stockton Condos For Rent
    • Suisun City Condos For Rent
  • Townhomes For Rent
    • Arden-Arcade Townhomes For Rent
    • Carmichael Townhomes For Rent
    • Davis Townhomes For Rent
    • Granite Bay Townhomes For Rent
    • Loomis Townhomes For Rent
    • Modesto Townhomes For Rent
    • Rocklin Townhomes For Rent
    • Roseville Townhomes For Rent
    • Sacramento Townhomes For Rent
    • South Lake Tahoe Townhomes For Rent
  • Help Center
  • Area Guide
  • Rent Calculator
  • Property Management Companies

Language

Apartments.com Logo
Manage Rentals      Sign Up / Sign In
Add a Property

Rental Market Trends in Davis, CA

What is the average rent in Davis, CA?

$1,901/month

Average Rent

643 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Davis, CA is $1,901 per month. This is 17% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $1,782 per month for a studio, $1,901 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,240 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,977 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,782/month
529 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,901/month
643 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,240/month
915 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,977/month
1,261 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,451/month
837 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,922/month
1,694 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,317/month
1,826 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,444/month
1,470 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Davis, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.7%, which averages out to $31 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
Legend
2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time

Rent by Neighborhood

Last Updated Today
  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Davis?

Based on current rent prices, Ivy Town, Arlington Farms/West Manor and West Manor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Davis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,455/month
699 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$1,537/month
479 Sq Ft
West Manor
$1,537/month
479 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,558/month
484 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,612/month
426 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,701/month
570 Sq Ft
University Estates
$1,745/month
493 Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,879/month
628 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$1,938/month
546 Sq Ft
Lillards
$2,020/month
623 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Davis?

Based on current rent prices, Lillards, Covell Park and Central Davis are the most expensive neighborhoods in Davis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lillards
$2,020/month
623 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$1,938/month
546 Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,879/month
628 Sq Ft
University Estates
$1,745/month
493 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,701/month
570 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,612/month
426 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,558/month
484 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$1,537/month
479 Sq Ft
West Manor
$1,537/month
479 Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,455/month
699 Sq Ft

Which Davis neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Davis with the most apartments available are Central Davis, Stonegate and Arlington Farms/West Manor .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,879/month
628 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,558/month
484 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$1,537/month
479 Sq Ft
West Manor
$1,537/month
479 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$1,938/month
546 Sq Ft
Lillards
$2,020/month
623 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,701/month
570 Sq Ft
University Estates
$1,745/month
493 Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,455/month
699 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,612/month
426 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 $1,901, you’ll want to make about $6,336 per month or $76,032 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.

City

Davis, CA

805 Available Apartments for Rent

Search for Nearby Apartments

How does Davis, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Davis, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Explore the Area Guide for Davis, CA

Apartment Averages

Ivy Town

Davis, CA

Lillards

Davis, CA

Studio
-
-
One Bedroom
-
-
Two Bedroom
-
-
Three Bedroom
-
-
Search
Search

Nearby City Rent Trends

  • Woodland Average Rent
  • Dixon Average Rent
  • West Sacramento Average Rent
  • Sacramento Average Rent

Apartment communities in Davis we think you'll love

Parkside Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1420 F St,
Davis, CA 95616

$2,002 - $2,413

1-2 Beds

Pinecrest Apartments

Pinecrest Apartments

920 Cranbrook Ct,
Davis, CA 95616

$2,005 - $2,250

1-2 Beds

Greenhaus

Greenhaus

1720 Research Park Dr,
Davis, CA 95618

$2,510 - $2,615

Studio - 2 Beds

Alvarado Parkside Apartments

Alvarado Parkside Apartments

520 Alvarado Ave,
Davis, CA 95616

$2,195 - $2,495

2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Davis, CA

FPI Management
FPI Management
  • 622

    Communities

  • 106,854

    Units

  • 220

    Cities

17 Communities in Davis
Stonesfair Financial Corporation
Stonesfair Financial Corporation
  • 11

    Communities

  • 1,348

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

4 Communities in Davis
The Ezralow Company/First Pointe Management
The Ezralow Company/First Pointe Management
  • 31

    Communities

  • 5,948

    Units

  • 19

    Cities

3 Communities in Davis
11Residential
11Residential
  • 31

    Communities

  • 3,120

    Units

  • 26

    Cities

2 Communities in Davis
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,427

    Communities

  • 946,595

    Units

  • 870

    Cities

1 Community in Davis
AMC
AMC
  • 672

    Communities

  • 132,497

    Units

  • 264

    Cities

1 Community in Davis
The Michaels Organization
The Michaels Organization
  • 72

    Communities

  • 12,449

    Units

  • 61

    Cities

1 Community in Davis
PeakMade Real Estate
PeakMade Real Estate
  • 54

    Communities

  • 11,284

    Units

  • 43

    Cities

1 Community in Davis

Learn More with Helpful Articles

9 Money Saving Tips for Relocating

Save money and start fresh using these tips and tricks.

5 Tips For Moving into Your First Apartment

Move in stress-free - the first time's a charm!

How to Choose an Apartment Community You’ll Love

Avoid renter's remorse - know what to look for in your next apartment.

When Is the Best Time to Move?

The pros and cons of moving during each season.

Explore the Renterverse

Rental management, simplified

Our all-in-one suite of property manangement software makes the rental process easy. Screen tenants, manage payments, and more – all on Apartments.com

Start managing your rentals
United States California Davis Rental Trends

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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Notice
  • Avoid Scams
  • Accessibility
  • Blog
  • Sitemap
apartments.com
© 2025 CoStar Group, Inc. Equal Housing Opportunity

Equal Housing Opportunity

© 2025 CoStar Group, Inc.

Equal Housing Opportunity