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Rental Market Trends in Davis, CA

What is the average rent in Davis, CA?

$1,947/month

Average Rent

659 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Davis, CA is $1,947 per month. This is 19% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,835 per month for a studio, $1,947 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,227 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,819 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,835/month
533 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,947/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,227/month
906 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,819/month
1,247 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,599/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,481/month
739 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,927/month
1,293 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,414/month
2,181 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 increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $31 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Davis, CA
Last Updated April 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
19% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
57% 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, Ivy Town North and Stonegate are the most affordable neighborhoods in Davis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,461/month
669 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,768/month
590 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,904/month
672 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,914/month
584 Sq Ft
Macero Del Norte
$1,949/month
671 Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,953/month
652 Sq Ft
Lillards
$1,955/month
609 Sq Ft
West Manor
$1,956/month
685 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$1,961/month
679 Sq Ft
University Estates
$1,987/month
635 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Davis?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Covell Park
$2,143/month
650 Sq Ft
University Estates
$1,987/month
635 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$1,961/month
679 Sq Ft
West Manor
$1,956/month
685 Sq Ft
Lillards
$1,955/month
609 Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,953/month
652 Sq Ft
Macero Del Norte
$1,949/month
671 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,914/month
584 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$1,904/month
672 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,768/month
590 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
$1,953/month
652 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,768/month
590 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$2,143/month
650 Sq Ft
Lillards
$1,955/month
609 Sq Ft
University Estates
$1,987/month
635 Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,461/month
669 Sq Ft
West Manor
$1,956/month
685 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$1,961/month
679 Sq Ft
Macero Del Norte
$1,949/month
671 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,914/month
584 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 $1,947, you’ll want to make about $6,490 per month or $77,880 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

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

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Apartment Averages

Ivy Town

Davis, CA

Covell Park

Davis, CA

Studio
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$1,821/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,990/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,175/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,193/month
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$2,849 - $3,624

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2400 Pole Line Rd,
Davis, CA 95618

$2,135 - $2,892

Studio - 3 Beds

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Davis, CA 95616

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Property Management Companies in Davis, CA

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Stonesfair Financial Corporation
  • 12

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  • 1,494

    Units

  • 6

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4 Communities in Davis
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The Ezralow Company/First Pointe Management
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  • 5,041

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

3 Communities in Davis
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11Residential - Woodland Crossing
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    Communities

  • 2,524

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

2 Communities in Davis
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,489

    Communities

  • 959,575

    Units

  • 892

    Cities

1 Community in Davis
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AMC
  • 610

    Communities

  • 122,181

    Units

  • 242

    Cities

1 Community in Davis
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
  • 158

    Communities

  • 31,922

    Units

  • 84

    Cities

1 Community in Davis
The Michaels Organization
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    Communities

  • 12,820

    Units

  • 66

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1 Community in Davis
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PeakMade Real Estate
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  • 13,780

    Units

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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 February 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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