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Rental Market Trends in Davis, CA

What is the average rent in Davis, CA?

$1,892/month

Average Rent

644 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Davis, CA is $1,892 per month. This is 16% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/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 $1,787 per month for a studio, $1,892 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,231 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,961 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,787/month
529 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,892/month
644 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,231/month
917 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,961/month
1,257 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,445/month
919 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,852/month
1,556 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,517/month
2,472 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,424/month
1,406 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 $35 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 December 2025
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
17% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
56% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Davis?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,410/month
696 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,576/month
345 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$1,687/month
408 Sq Ft
West Manor
$1,687/month
408 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,746/month
613 Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,971/month
654 Sq Ft
University Estates
$2,023/month
636 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$2,168/month
641 Sq Ft
Lillards
$2,196/month
679 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Davis?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lillards
$2,196/month
679 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$2,168/month
641 Sq Ft
University Estates
$2,023/month
636 Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,971/month
654 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,746/month
613 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$1,687/month
408 Sq Ft
West Manor
$1,687/month
408 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,576/month
345 Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,410/month
696 Sq Ft

Which Davis neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,971/month
654 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$2,168/month
641 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,746/month
613 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$1,687/month
408 Sq Ft
West Manor
$1,687/month
408 Sq Ft
Lillards
$2,196/month
679 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,576/month
345 Sq Ft
University Estates
$2,023/month
636 Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,410/month
696 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 $1,892, you’ll want to make about $6,306 per month or $75,672 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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$1,727 - $1,927

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Greenhaus

1720 Research Park Dr,
Davis, CA 95618

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520 Alvarado Ave,
Davis, CA 95616

$2,195 - $2,495

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  • 5

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4 Communities in Davis
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The Ezralow Company/First Pointe Management
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  • 19

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  • 2,551

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  • 22

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2 Communities in Davis
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  • 950,858

    Units

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  • 128,489

    Units

  • 254

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1 Community in Davis
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The Michaels Organization
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  • 12,431

    Units

  • 61

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1 Community in Davis
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  • 46

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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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