Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Modesto, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Modesto rent stands today
Modesto, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Month over month, rent increased by 1.1%, while the year-over-year change was a negligible $2 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Modesto is 6.7% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median. The city offers 173 total rentals, providing a modest selection for renters in this California metro.
Price ranges
Studios in Modesto rent for $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,425/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,789/month. Larger units reach $2,350/month for 3-bedrooms and $2,774/month for 4+ bedrooms. Apartments comprise 55.9% of total rentals, while houses have a higher median rent of $2,350/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Modesto
$1,800/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Modesto is $1,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $130 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Modesto
173
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Modesto rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Modesto, CA
Average rent prices in Modesto have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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
Modesto, CA
Rent prices in Modesto vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Modesto is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Modesto run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | 3% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,425 |  1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,789 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,350 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,774 | No Change | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Coffee Plaza | $1,585 | |
Dry Creek Meadows | $1,750 | |
Mc Henry Estates | $1,774 | |
Modesto | $1,450 | |
Northgate | $1,710 | |
Northwood Park | $1,960 | |
Pleasant Homes | $1,774 | |
Riverside Heights | $1,655 | |
Sierra | $1,725 | |
Sunset Boulevard | $1,572 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $837 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,789
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,774
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Coffee Plaza
Average rent
$1,585
Modesto
Average rent
$1,450
Sierra
Average rent
$1,725
Mc Henry Estates
Average rent
$1,774
Sunset Boulevard
Average rent
$1,572
Northgate
Average rent
$1,710
Northwood Park
Average rent
$1,960
Dry Creek Meadows
Average rent
$1,750
Riverside Heights
Average rent
$1,655
Pleasant Homes
Average rent
$1,774
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$837
Last 30 days
17%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Modesto, 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 Modesto, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Modesto and Ceres by all bedroom counts and property types.
Modesto
7%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Modesto, CA is equal to the median rent in Ceres, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,795
3%$1,995
10%$1,819
15%$2,995
1%$1,600
23%$2,650
1%$2,095
9%$1,500
29%$2,175
11%$1,800
2%$1,800
16%$1,750
10%Cost of living in Modesto, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 29% lower |
| Housing | 1% higher |
| Transportation | 29% higher |
| Utilities | 59% higher |
Discover rentals in Modesto, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2116 Mount Vernon Dr #D, Modesto, CA 95350
1 bed
2 baths
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Modesto
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
House for rent
5d+ ago
1304 Ensenada Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
2 beds
1 bath
$1,390
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1436 Albany Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,800–$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
1 bath
$2,885
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 24
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
2 baths
$27,386
$2,738
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
1 bed
1 bath
$24,736
$2,473
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
2531 W Rumble Rd, Modesto, CA 95350
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$1,875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1313 Celeste Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,515–$2,201
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2112 Floyd Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$2,175
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1213 Norwegian Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2012 Wylie Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
Studio
1 bath
$1,095–$1,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2124 Wylie Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1133 13th St, Modesto, CA 95354
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
56m ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
3105 E Orangeburg Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
1 bed
1 bath
$1,499
$1,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
56m ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
3105 E Orangeburg Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
1 bed
1 bath
$1,499
$1,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1313 Celeste Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,894–$1,979
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2500 Rose Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
2 beds
1 bath
$1,599
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1625 Scenic Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Modesto, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Modesto rental market.
How much is rent in Modesto?
The average rent in Modesto is $1,800 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Modesto?
Average rent prices in Modesto have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Modesto rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Modesto is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $130 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Modesto?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Modesto are Modesto ($1,450/mo), Sunset Boulevard ($1,572/mo), and Coffee Plaza ($1,585/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Modesto?
To comfortably afford rent in Modesto, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Modesto?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Modesto average around $1,500/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,800/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).