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Rental Market Trends in Davis, CA

What is the average rent in Davis, CA?

$1,936/month

Average Rent

660 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

Davis, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Davis, CA is $1,936 per month. This is 18% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Davis one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Davis average $1,844 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Davis average $1,936 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Davis average $2,204 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Davis average $2,823 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,844/month
531 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,936/month
660 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,204/month
907 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,823/month
1,247 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,259/month
824 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,077/month
1,113 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,796/month
1,652 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,638/month
1,377 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Davis, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $17 more 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 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Davis, CA
Last Updated June 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
17% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $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, Central Davis, Stonegate and Senda Nueva are the most affordable neighborhoods in Davis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,886/month
639 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,888/month
657 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,898/month
583 Sq Ft
Macero Del Norte
$1,898/month
670 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$1,953/month
676 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$2,188/month
650 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Davis?

Based on current rent prices, Covell Park, Arlington Farms/West Manor and Senda Nueva are the most expensive neighborhoods in Davis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Covell Park
$2,188/month
650 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$1,953/month
676 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,898/month
583 Sq Ft
Macero Del Norte
$1,898/month
670 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,888/month
657 Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,886/month
639 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 Arlington Farms/West Manor .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,886/month
639 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$2,188/month
650 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$1,953/month
676 Sq Ft
Macero Del Norte
$1,898/month
670 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,888/month
657 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,898/month
583 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 $1,936, you’ll want to make about $6,453 per month or $77,436 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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Davis, CA

1,244 Available Apartments for Rent

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

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Apartment Averages

Central Davis

Davis, CA

Covell Park

Davis, CA

Studio
$1,664/month
$1,822/month
One Bedroom
$1,820/month
$1,984/month
Two Bedroom
$2,053/month
$2,157/month
Three Bedroom
$2,839/month
$3,192/month
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Apartment communities in Davis we think you'll love

Parkside Apartments

Parkside Apartments

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$1,688 - $3,566

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Independence in Dixon

Independence in Dixon

1905 N 1st St,
Dixon, CA 95620

$2,899 - $3,625

2-3 Beds

Pinecrest Apartments

Pinecrest Apartments

920 Cranbrook Ct,
Davis, CA 95616

$1,755 - $2,331

1-2 Beds

Greystone Apartments & Townhomes

Greystone Apartments & Townhomes

2505 5th St,
Davis, CA 95618

$1,200 - $3,477

1-4 Beds

Property Management Companies in Davis, CA

Stonesfair Financial Corporation
Stonesfair Financial Corporation
  • 12

    Communities

  • 1,494

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

4 Communities in Davis
The Ezralow Company/First Pointe Management
The Ezralow Company/First Pointe Management
  • 24

    Communities

  • 5,041

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

3 Communities in Davis
Winn Companies
Winn Companies
  • 156

    Communities

  • 27,421

    Units

  • 111

    Cities

2 Communities in Davis
11Residential
11Residential
  • 21

    Communities

  • 2,346

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

2 Communities in Davis
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,526

    Communities

  • 969,620

    Units

  • 899

    Cities

1 Community in Davis
AMC
AMC
  • 597

    Communities

  • 119,717

    Units

  • 246

    Cities

1 Community in Davis
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
  • 154

    Communities

  • 31,127

    Units

  • 84

    Cities

1 Community in Davis
The Michaels Organization
The Michaels Organization
  • 80

    Communities

  • 12,591

    Units

  • 66

    Cities

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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