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Last updated on June 19, 2026
Average rent in
Davis, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Davis rent stands today
Davis, CA rent rose 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,250/month. Renters are paying $35 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Davis rent runs 15.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of California metros with 171 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Davis rent for $1,675/month, 1-bedrooms $1,795/month, and 2-bedrooms $2,097/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rise to $2,962/month and $3,200/month respectively. Houses command a median of $3,090/month versus apartments at $1,985/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lake Alhambra Estates rents fell 66.2% year over year to $2,095/month across 21 rentals. This steep local decline contrasts with the citywide 2.5% rent increase and shows a significant neighborhood-level shift.
Median rent
Median rent in Davis
$2,250/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Davis is $2,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Davis
171
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 3% 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 $1,985, whereas a house costs $3,090. 1-bedroom apartments in Davis run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,675 |  1% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,795 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,097 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,962 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 1% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aspen | $1,947 | |
Central Davis | $1,795 | |
Covell Park | $2,650 | |
Davis Manor | $2,350 | |
Old East Davis | $2,095 | |
Stonegate | $2,074 | |
Sycamore South | $1,900 | |
University Avenue | $2,250 | |
West Davis Manor | $1,900 | |
Willowcreek | $2,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,985 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,575 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,090 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,214 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,962
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
Central Davis
Average rent
$1,795
Aspen
Average rent
$1,947
Covell Park
Average rent
$2,650
Stonegate
Average rent
$2,074
University Avenue
Average rent
$2,250
Old East Davis
Average rent
$2,095
West Davis Manor
Average rent
$1,900
Davis Manor
Average rent
$2,350
Sycamore South
Average rent
$1,900
Willowcreek
Average rent
$2,700
Apartments
Average rent
$1,985
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,090
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,214
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
15%higher than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Davis, CA is equal to the median rent in Arden Arcade, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,249
19%$2,535
2%$2,650
1%$2,147
27%$1,900
19%$1,745
$1,800
3%$2,300
1%$1,795
$2,670
3%$1,895
2%$2,500
2%Discover rentals in Davis, CA
2d ago
2120 Cowell Blvd, Davis, CA 95618
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
$585–$4,995
Apartment for rent
19h ago
206 2nd St, Davis, CA 95616
1 bed
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Davis
1 E Covell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616
1 bed
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
Slide Hill Park house for rent in Davis
3028 Bryant Pl #NA, Davis, CA 95618
1 bed
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available Jun 9
12h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,030
$6,910
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
611 Russell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Avenue apartment for rent in Davis
207 3rd St #230, Davis, CA 95616
3 beds
2 baths
$4,195
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
9h ago
Willowcreek house for rent in Davis
3512 Koso St, Davis, CA 95618
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Aug 9
20h ago
Verified
1420 F St, Davis, CA 95616
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,721–$3,548
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
525 Oxford Circle, Davis, CA 95616
3–5 beds
3–5 baths
$1,019–$1,499
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5251 Glide Dr, Davis, CA 95618
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Davis
4 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
525 Oxford Circle, Davis, CA 95616
3–5 beds
3–5 baths
$1,019–$1,499
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
$2,890
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 14
20h ago
Verified
1420 F St, Davis, CA 95616
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,721–$3,548
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
1740 Hanover Dr, Davis, CA 95616
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,775–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1420 F St, Davis, CA 95616
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,785–$3,548
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
224 A St, Davis, CA 95616
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
524 I St, Davis, CA 95616
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
811 F St, Davis, CA 95616
1 bed
1 bath
$2,245
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 $2,250 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Davis?
Average rent prices in Davis have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Davis rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Davis is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Davis?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Davis are Central Davis ($1,795/mo), West Davis Manor ($1,900/mo), and Sycamore South ($1,900/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Davis?
To comfortably afford rent in Davis, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Davis?
Davis's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing in this Northern California college town's competitive rental market.
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).