Studio Apartment Rent in Davis, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Davis, California as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $2,706 and +52% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Davis
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Davis
Compare Davis's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Davis.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Davis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon, CA | 9.5 mi | $1,490 | $-470 (-24%) |
| Woodland, CA | 10.3 mi | $1,450 | $-510 (-26%) |
| West Sacramento, CA | 12.7 mi | $1,370 | $-590 (-30%) |
| Vacaville, CA | 20.1 mi | $1,785 | $-175 (-9%) |
| Sacramento, CA | 20.7 mi | $1,644 | $-316 (-16%) |
| Florin, CA | 23.4 mi | $738 | $-1,222 (-62%) |
| Rosemont, CA | 25 mi | $1,520 | $-440 (-22%) |
| Elk Grove, CA | 25.8 mi | $2,033 | +$73 (+4%) |
| La Riviera, CA | 26.8 mi | $1,457 | $-503 (-26%) |
| Suisun City, CA | 27.8 mi | $1,820 | $-140 (-7%) |
| Antelope, CA | 28.4 mi | $2,030 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Carmichael, CA | 29.1 mi | $1,560 | $-400 (-20%) |
Studio rent in Davis — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Davis?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Davis, California is $1,960 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $2,706.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Davis?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,400 ($6,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Davis expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Davis's studio median of $1,960 is +52% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Davis rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Davis ranks #184 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Davis?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Dixon ($1,490), Woodland ($1,450), West Sacramento ($1,370).