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Why Davis Leases Sign in Winter: The UC Davis Off-Campus Timeline
The best time to look for off-campus housing at UC Davis is October through January, nine to eleven months before you move in. Most Davis leases run September 1 to August 31, and big complexes start pre-leasing the next school year in December and January.
Where UC Davis Students Live: Downtown, North Davis and West Davis Compared
UC Davis off-campus neighborhoods break into four main zones on Find My Place: the blocks along Russell Boulevard just north of campus, downtown and Old North Davis around F and J Streets, North Davis along Alvarado Avenue and Sycamore Lane, and the quieter streets of West Davis.
How Much Does Off-Campus Housing Cost Near UC Davis?
UC Davis off-campus housing costs about $500 to $1,200 a month for a bedroom in a shared student apartment, $1,450 to $2,100 for most one-bedrooms, and $1,975 to $3,075 for a two-bedroom of your own. The median one-bedroom across 32 floor plans on Find My Place is $1,910 (October 2026).