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Rental Market Trends in Davis, CA

What is the average rent in Davis, CA?

$1,943/month

Average Rent

656 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Davis, CA is $1,943 per month. This is 20% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/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 $1,827 per month for a studio, $1,943 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,228 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,946 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,827/month
529 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,943/month
656 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,228/month
904 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,946/month
1,251 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,490/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,867/month
1,292 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,358/month
1,933 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%, which averages out to $18 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Davis, CA
Last Updated January 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
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
57% 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 Lillards are the most affordable neighborhoods in Davis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,517/month
597 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,676/month
565 Sq Ft
Lillards
$1,912/month
582 Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,920/month
633 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,991/month
668 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$2,013/month
665 Sq Ft
West Manor
$2,024/month
682 Sq Ft
University Estates
$2,025/month
647 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$2,200/month
660 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Davis?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Covell Park
$2,200/month
660 Sq Ft
University Estates
$2,025/month
647 Sq Ft
West Manor
$2,024/month
682 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$2,013/month
665 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,991/month
668 Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,920/month
633 Sq Ft
Lillards
$1,912/month
582 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,676/month
565 Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,517/month
597 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
$1,920/month
633 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,676/month
565 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$2,200/month
660 Sq Ft
Lillards
$1,912/month
582 Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,517/month
597 Sq Ft
West Manor
$2,024/month
682 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$2,013/month
665 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,991/month
668 Sq Ft
University Estates
$2,025/month
647 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 $1,943, you’ll want to make about $6,476 per month or $77,712 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

Ivy Town

Davis, CA

Covell Park

Davis, CA

Studio
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$1,820/month
One Bedroom
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$1,961/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,995/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,168/month
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Parkside Apartments

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The Edge Apartments

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4005 Cowell Blvd,
Davis, CA 95618

$1,850 - $2,400

1-2 Beds

Renaissance Park Apartments

Renaissance Park Apartments

3000 Lillard Dr,
Davis, CA 95618

$1,650 - $2,367

1-2 Beds

Silverstone Apartments

Silverstone Apartments

2400 Pole Line Rd,
Davis, CA 95618

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2 Communities in Davis
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1 Community in Davis
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1 Community in Davis
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  • 12,187

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  • 61

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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