
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Core Neighborhood of Davis, CA from $900 (11 Rentals)
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Downtown Core, Davis, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Core?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Core Studio Apartments | $2,142 | $1,050 | $2,400 |
Downtown Core 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $920 | $3,150 |
Downtown Core 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $1,050 | $3,650 |
Downtown Core 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,153 | $1,210 | $3,995 |
Downtown Core 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $1,115 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Core Neighborhood of Davis, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Core Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Core area of Davis, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Sharps & Flats priced from $1,219. Davinci Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,430. Here are the most affordable Downtown Core apartments for rent in Davis, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sharps & Flats | Residence 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,219 |
Davinci Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
Davis Creek | 1x1 Home (Brand New) | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
J Street | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Octave | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Flat | 3BR,2BA | $1,679 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Core, CA
As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Core area is the $2.41 price per square foot 3x2 Flat Model at Brisa Villas in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Downtown Core apartment is the 3x3 Townhome Model at Avalon starting at $3,950 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the 1917 Core neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Core apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Brisa Villas | 3x2 Flat | 3BR,2BA | $2.41 |
Avalon | 3x3 Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $2.73 |
Octave | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Flat | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
A+ Davis Location - 217 B Street, Davis CA | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Sharps & Flats | Residence 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
207 3rd St, Unit 320 - Room A | 207 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Davis Creek | 1x1 Home (Brand New) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
J Street | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Davinci Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
Oakshade Commons | 4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed | 4BR,3BA | $2.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Core, Davis, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Core Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Core?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Core is under $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Core?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Core is The Spoke which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Downtown Core costs $3,124.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Core?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 21 regular apartments in Downtown Core that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Core?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Core have an average cost of $539 which is $2,585 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Core.
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