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Last updated on August 4, 2026
Average rent in
Davis, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Davis rent stands today
Davis, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,220/month. Month over month, rents cooled 2.4%, with renters paying $97 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Davis runs 14.4% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 144 total rentals available for choice.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Davis rent for about $1,325/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,700/month, 2-bedrooms near $2,148/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,895/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,004/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lake Alhambra Estates rents fell 64.2% year over year to $2,110/month across 17 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the broadly flat citywide market.
Median rent
Median rent in Davis
$2,219/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Davis is $2,219 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $279 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Davis
144
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Davis rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Davis, CA
Average rent prices in Davis have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,995, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Davis run $1,740 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,325 | 10% |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,700 | 6% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,147 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,895 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,004 | 9% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aspen | $1,875 | |
Central Davis | $1,700 | |
Covell Park | $1,895 | |
Davis Manor | $2,195 | |
Old East Davis | $2,050 | |
Stonegate | $2,000 | |
Sycamore South | $1,885 | |
University Avenue | $1,847 | |
West Davis Manor | $2,000 | |
Wildhorse | $2,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,374 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,147
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,004
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
10%
Central Davis
Average rent
$1,700
Old East Davis
Average rent
$2,050
Covell Park
Average rent
$1,895
Stonegate
Average rent
$2,000
Aspen
Average rent
$1,875
West Davis Manor
Average rent
$2,000
University Avenue
Average rent
$1,847
Davis Manor
Average rent
$2,195
Wildhorse
Average rent
$2,000
Sycamore South
Average rent
$1,885
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,374
Last 30 days
4%
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
14%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Davis, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Arden Arcade, CA.
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8%$1,967
3%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
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Davis
1 bed
0 baths
$800
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
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 Dec 13
3d ago
1440 Wake Forest Dr, Davis, CA 95616
4 beds
2 baths
$880
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3682 Verona Ter, Davis, CA 95618
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Davis
3 beds
2 baths
$3,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
3820 Chiles Rd, Davis, CA 95618
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,417–$3,614
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 9
5d+ ago
House for rent in Davis
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
1420 F St, Davis, CA 95616
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,439–$3,315
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
525 Oxford Circle, Davis, CA 95616
3–5 beds
3–5 baths
$1,019–$1,499
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1615 E 8th St, Davis, CA 95616
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,645–$2,050
Apartment for rent
10h ago
House for rent in Davis
3 beds
2 baths
$2,870
House for rent
5d+ 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
$2,599
House for rent
Available Apr 14
3d ago
Verified
1420 F St, Davis, CA 95616
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,439–$3,315
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3021 Lillard Dr #NA, Davis, CA 95618
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Aug 15
3d ago
Verified
1420 F St, Davis, CA 95616
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,439–$3,315
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1615 E 8th St, Davis, CA 95616
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,645–$2,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
224 A St, Davis, CA 95616
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Davis
4 beds
2 baths
$2,875
$2,750
Price drop
Condo 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 $2,219 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Davis?
Average rent prices in Davis have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Davis rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Davis is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $279 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Davis?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Davis are Central Davis ($1,700/mo), University Avenue ($1,847/mo), and Aspen ($1,875/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Davis?
To comfortably afford rent in Davis, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Davis?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Davis average around $1,820/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,180/month.
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).