Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Davis, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Davis, CA rent slipped 7.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,075/month. Renters today are paying $221 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Davis runs 9.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier among smaller metros with 105 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Davis rent around $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,075/month, with 3-bedrooms reaching $2,750/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,872/month, while apartments sit at $1,881/month, reflecting a split in price by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Oeste Manor rents fell 58.0% year over year to $1,575/month across 16 rentals, marking the largest local decline. This contrasts with the citywide 7.8% drop, showing a concentrated cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Davis
$2,075/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Davis is $2,075 per month as of September 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $175 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Davis
105
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Davis rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Davis, CA
Average rent prices in Davis have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Davis, CA
Rent prices in Davis vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Davis is $1,881, whereas a house costs $2,872. 1-bedroom apartments in Davis run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,295 |  3% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,075 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,750 | 3% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $1,469 | 7% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aspen | $1,900 | |
Central Davis | $1,550 | |
Covell Park | $2,125 | |
Downtown Davis | $1,675 | |
Old East Davis | $1,645 | |
Stonegate | $2,150 | |
Sycamore South | $1,592 | |
University Avenue | $1,797 | |
West Davis Manor | $1,875 | |
Wildhorse | $2,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,881 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,495 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,872 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,349 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,469
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
17%
Central Davis
Average rent
$1,550
Stonegate
Average rent
$2,150
Covell Park
Average rent
$2,125
Old East Davis
Average rent
$1,645
West Davis Manor
Average rent
$1,875
Aspen
Average rent
$1,900
University Avenue
Average rent
$1,797
Wildhorse
Average rent
$2,350
Sycamore South
Average rent
$1,592
Downtown Davis
Average rent
$1,675
Apartments
Average rent
$1,881
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,872
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,349
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Davis, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Davis, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Davis and Arden Arcade by all bedroom counts and property types.
Davis
9%higher than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Davis, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Arden Arcade, CA.
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3%$1,829
30%$1,799
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1%$2,209
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3%Discover rentals in Davis, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Davis
3 beds
2 baths
$768
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2120 Cowell Blvd, Davis, CA 95618
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
$825–$1,120
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Davis apartment for rent in Davis
4 beds
3 baths
$875
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
1440 Wake Forest Dr, Davis, CA 95616
4 beds
2 baths
$880
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Davis
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Davis
3 beds
2 baths
$3,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Davis
3 beds
2 baths
$3,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
3682 Verona Ter, Davis, CA 95618
3 beds
2 baths
$3,650
House for rent
Available Sep 17
1d ago
Verified
1420 F St, Davis, CA 95616
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,526–$3,093
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
525 Oxford Circle, Davis, CA 95616
3–5 beds
3–5 baths
$1,019–$1,499
Apartment for rent
17h ago
5251 Glide Dr, Davis, CA 95618
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
31m ago
4735 Cowell Blvd, Davis, CA 95618
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,565
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
525 Oxford Circle, Davis, CA 95616
3–5 beds
3–5 baths
$1,019–$1,499
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1420 F St, Davis, CA 95616
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,526–$3,093
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
515 E 8th St, Davis, CA 95616
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
1h ago
231 3rd St, Davis, CA 95616
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1420 F St, Davis, CA 95616
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,526–$3,093
Apartment for rent
31m ago
4735 Cowell Blvd, Davis, CA 95618
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,565
Apartment for rent
31m ago
916 Drake Dr, Davis, CA 95616
3 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
5h ago
520 Alvarado Ave, Davis, CA 95616
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Davis, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Davis rental market.
How much is rent in Davis?
The average rent in Davis is $2,075 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Davis?
Average rent prices in Davis have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Davis rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Davis is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Davis?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Davis are Central Davis ($1,550/mo), Sycamore South ($1,592/mo), and Old East Davis ($1,645/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Davis?
To comfortably afford rent in Davis, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Davis?
Winter months offer the best rental deals in Davis, with January seeing the lowest rents of the year. December and October are also less competitive months with reduced demand, while May has the highest rents with about 12% difference between peak and off-peak seasons.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).