How much is the average rent in Modesto, CA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Modesto's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. Both bedroom types remained relatively stable from the previous year, with minimal price fluctuations across the Central Valley city.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Modesto, CA?

May offers the lowest rental prices in Modesto, while August sees the highest rent with approximately a 4.2% difference between peak and off-peak months. November experiences the least competition with lower demand relative to supply, making it another favorable time for apartment hunting in California's Central Valley.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Modesto, CA?

Central Modesto and Coffee Plaza lead the city's most sought-after rental areas, generating 1.6 and 1.5 times more consumer interest than the market average respectively. McHenry Estates, Gregory Gardens, and Riverside Heights also offer strong community appeal with high walk scores and shared spaces that encourage neighbor interaction.

What areas of Modesto, CA are best for budget-conscious renters?

Modesto's citywide median rent sits at around $1,270, providing a baseline for budget-friendly options throughout the Central Valley city. Central Modesto and Coffee Plaza offer accessible choices at around $1,250 and $1,410 respectively, balancing affordability with desirable neighborhood features and community amenities.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Modesto, CA?

Pet-friendly options are available in 31% of Modesto's rental listings, with Coffee Plaza and McHenry Estates particularly welcoming to animal owners. These neighborhoods feature apartments with no breed restrictions, pet-safe windows, dedicated waste stations, and specialized grooming services that build community among pet lovers.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Modesto, CA?

Utilities are rarely included in Modesto rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of total listings across all apartment sizes. Studios have the highest rate at 0.14% of available units, while larger apartments like two and three-bedroom units include utilities in only 0.01% of listings.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA

51 rentals available

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

604 Briggs Ave #10, Modesto, CA 95351

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Modesto

5351 Yosemite Boulevard - 1

5351 Yosemite Blvd #1, Modesto, CA 95357

Affordable | Balcony | Roof deck

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,550

$1,395

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 9

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Burney Street Triplex

150 Burney St, Modesto, CA 95354

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

1520 Lynne Renee CtApt 3 #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Modesto

1520 Lynne Renee Ct, Modesto, CA 95358 - 3

1520 Lynne Renee CtApt 3 #3, Modesto, CA 95358

Affordable | Air conditioning

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Brighton Avenue 724

724 Brighton Ave, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Sylvan Ave

Sylvan Ave, Modesto, CA 95350

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495–$1,595

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$1,410–$2,201

1313 Celeste Dr

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Modesto

Affordable | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,525

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

1704 Rose Avenue - 1

1704 Rose Ave #1, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable | Dishwasher | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

House for rent

Available Jun 3

Top amenities

Central Heat

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5d+ ago

Cheap Modesto apartment for rent in Modesto

2BR/1.0BA

1220 G St, Modesto, CA 95354

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Modesto

3700 Maserati Drive - 4

3700 Maserati Dr #4, Modesto, CA 95356

Affordable

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,249

123 College Ave

$1,325

604 Briggs Ave #10

$1,395

5351 Yosemite Blvd #1

$1,400

150 Burney St

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Modesto

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.4

Very good

2512 Standiford Ave.

2512 Standiford Ave, Modesto, CA 95350

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$1,695

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

908 Glenn Ave, Modesto, CA 95358

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Modesto

701 Standiford Ave, Modesto, CA 95350

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$1,695

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Modesto

Chrysler Drive, 2120 (J) - 2

2120 Chrysler Dr #2, Modesto, CA 95350

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

House for rent

Available Oct 17

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Modesto

1313 Floyd Ave, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1229 W Roseburg Ave

1229 W Roseburg Ave, Modesto, CA 95350

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Modesto

3905 Dale Rd #B, Modesto, CA 95356

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Condo for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Modesto

2BR/1.5BA

3701 Colonial Dr #217, Modesto, CA 95356

Affordable | Swimming pool | Fitness center

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,750

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Modesto

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Business Center

Central Heat

Fireplace

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

427 Corson Avenue - 1

427 Corson Ave #1, Modesto, CA 95350

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$2,100

$1,995

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 9

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

2104 Sharon Way, Modesto, CA 95350

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

House for rent

4d ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

2913 Sugar Pine Wy - 1

2913 Sugarpine Way #1, Modesto, CA 95354

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

$2,100

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 11

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Fireplace

Garage Parking

Roof Deck

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

2705 Rockwood Pl, Modesto, CA 95350

Affordable | Garage parking | Outdoor space

3 beds

2 baths

$2,150

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

304 De Vega Ct, Modesto, CA 95354

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$2,150

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Modesto house for rent in Modesto

107 Hackberry Avenue - 1

107 Hackberry Ave #1, Modesto, CA 95354

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$2,195

House for rent

Available Jun 18

No deposit

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

321 Gran Via Ct, Modesto, CA 95354

Affordable | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,195

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

2220 Jason Way, Modesto, CA 95350

Affordable | Garage parking | Carpet

3 beds

3 baths

$2,200

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

$2250- 3 bed/2bath home in North Modesto

1333 Woodside Dr #NA, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,250

House for rent

Available Jun 15

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

212 Las Flores Ave, Modesto, CA 95354

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$2,250

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Modesto

Bold Luxury Remodeled House

4705 Yosemite Blvd #A, Modesto, CA 95357

Affordable | Dishwasher | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$2,275

Condo for rent

Available Dec 3

Top amenities

High Ceilings

Microwave

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

Large yard cozy home near lots of parks

806 Kerr Ave, Modesto, CA 95354

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

1 bath

$2,285

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

2924 Merle Ave, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$2,350

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Coffee Plaza house for rent in Modesto

Bright 3 Bedroom Home | Fireplace | Central A/C & Heat | Modesto

2210 San Blas Ct, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$2,750

$2,350

Price drop

House for rent

Available May 27

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Modesto

Three bedroom Villa 2 car garage

3545 Fountain Way, Modesto, CA 95356

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Condo for rent

Available Jun 20

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

Central Modesto Ranch Style House

1722 Idylwood Ct, Modesto, CA 95350

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,450

House for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Modesto

1228 W Roseburg Ave #A, Modesto, CA 95350

Affordable | Dishwasher | Swimming pool

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,495

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

1017 Jayhawk Way - 1

1017 Jayhawk Way #1, Modesto, CA 95358

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,495

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Carpet

Central Heat

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

2616 Casita Drive - 1

2616 Casita Dr #1, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Garage Parking

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

3708 Lauding Way, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

3 beds

2 baths

$2,550

House for rent

Available Jul 6

Top amenities

Carpet

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Modesto

3BR/2.0BA

3016 Lake Park Ct, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable | Ceiling fan | Outdoor space

3 beds

2 baths

$2,580

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

1712 Applegate Dr, Modesto, CA 95350

Affordable | Dishwasher | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$2,595

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

2317 Quail Meadow - -

2317 Quail Meadow Dr, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,650

House for rent

Available Jul 1

4d ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

3009 Worchester Way, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable

4 beds

3 baths

$3,000

$2,900

Price drop

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

3113 Alpha Ct, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable

4 beds

3 baths

$2,995

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

3925 Ruffed Grouse Ln, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable

5 beds

3 baths

$2,995

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

2005 Monte Carlo Ct, Modesto, CA 95350

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$3,000

House for rent

Available Jun 19

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Fireplace

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

2405 El Vaquero Dr, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

3.5 baths

$3,000

House for rent

Available Jun 5

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

1601 Innovation Way, Modesto, CA 95356

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

3 baths

$3,100

House for rent

Available May 20

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Modesto

2513 Guadalajara Drive - 1

2513 Guadalajara Dr, Modesto, CA 95355

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

4 beds

3.5 baths

$3,200

House for rent

Available Jan 1

Top amenities

Carpet

Ceiling Fan

Fireplace

High Ceilings

Microwave

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