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Rental Market Trends in Davis, CA

What is the average rent in Davis, CA?

$1,904/month

Average Rent

642 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Davis, CA is $1,904 per month. This is 17% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $1,838 per month for a studio, $1,904 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,300 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,130 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,838/month
529 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,904/month
642 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,300/month
917 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,130/month
1,305 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,432/month
416 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,092/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,733/month
1,863 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 2%, which averages out to $37 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 June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Davis, CA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Davis, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
3% $700 - $1,000/month
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
62% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Davis?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Huntwood Park
$1,494/month
735 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,501/month
375 Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,539/month
628 Sq Ft
University Estates
$1,567/month
423 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,768/month
576 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$1,803/month
468 Sq Ft
Davis Central Business District
$1,803/month
598 Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,809/month
581 Sq Ft
Old East Davis
$1,864/month
580 Sq Ft
Sycamore South
$1,875/month
635 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Davis?

Based on current rent prices, Olive Drive, Interland-University Research Park and Interland/Univ Research Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Davis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Olive Drive
$2,492/month
676 Sq Ft
Interland-University Research Park
$2,473/month
706 Sq Ft
Interland/Univ Research Park
$2,462/month
703 Sq Ft
West Manor
$2,057/month
694 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$2,044/month
669 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$2,037/month
694 Sq Ft
Macero Del Norte
$1,911/month
672 Sq Ft
Lillards
$1,899/month
601 Sq Ft
Sycamore South
$1,875/month
635 Sq Ft
Old East Davis
$1,864/month
580 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
$1,809/month
581 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,768/month
576 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$1,803/month
468 Sq Ft
Lillards
$1,899/month
601 Sq Ft
University Estates
$1,567/month
423 Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,539/month
628 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,501/month
375 Sq Ft
Davis Central Business District
$1,803/month
598 Sq Ft
Old East Davis
$1,864/month
580 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$2,037/month
694 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 $1,904, you’ll want to make about $6,346 per month or $76,152 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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Apartment Averages

Huntwood Park

Davis, CA

Olive Drive

Davis, CA

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$2,195/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,687/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,995/month
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Parkside Apartments

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Davis, CA 95616

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Greenhaus

Greenhaus

1720 Research Park Dr,
Davis, CA 95618

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,300 - $3,190

Alvarado Parkside Apartments

Alvarado Parkside Apartments

520 Alvarado Ave,
Davis, CA 95616

2 Beds | $2,195 - $2,495

The Edge Apartments

The Edge Apartments

4005 Cowell Blvd,
Davis, CA 95618

1-2 Beds | $1,850 - $2,399

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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