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Rental Market Trends in Davis, CA

What is the average rent in Davis, CA?

$1,924/month

Average Rent

640 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in Davis, CA is $1,924 per month. This is 18% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/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 $1,829 per month for a studio, $1,924 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,320 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,175 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,829/month
529 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,924/month
640 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,320/month
917 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,175/month
1,304 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,401/month
497 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,056/month
1,133 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,916/month
1,687 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,899/month
1,290 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Davis, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $15 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 May 2025
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Rent Ranges in Davis, CA
Last Updated May 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
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
64% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Davis?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Huntwood Park
$1,494/month
735 Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,526/month
643 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,614/month
382 Sq Ft
University Estates
$1,668/month
417 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,785/month
582 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$1,799/month
443 Sq Ft
Davis Central Business District
$1,809/month
598 Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,811/month
557 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
$2,519/month
676 Sq Ft
Interland-University Research Park
$2,493/month
701 Sq Ft
Interland/Univ Research Park
$2,487/month
696 Sq Ft
Davis Manor
$2,105/month
650 Sq Ft
Rancho Yolo
$2,105/month
650 Sq Ft
West Manor
$2,067/month
694 Sq Ft
Arlington Farms/West Manor
$2,055/month
668 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$2,046/month
681 Sq Ft
Lillards
$1,926/month
610 Sq Ft
Macero Del Norte
$1,911/month
672 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 University Estates .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Davis
$1,811/month
557 Sq Ft
Covell Park
$1,799/month
443 Sq Ft
University Estates
$1,668/month
417 Sq Ft
Senda Nueva
$1,614/month
382 Sq Ft
Ivy Town North
$1,785/month
582 Sq Ft
Lillards
$1,926/month
610 Sq Ft
Davis Central Business District
$1,809/month
598 Sq Ft
Old East Davis
$1,864/month
580 Sq Ft
Ivy Town
$1,526/month
643 Sq Ft
Interland-University Research Park
$2,493/month
701 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 $1,924, you’ll want to make about $6,413 per month or $76,956 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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2400 Pole Line Rd,
Davis, CA 95618

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Davis, CA 95616

1-2 Beds | $1,894 - $2,729

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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