Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Modesto, CA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Modesto, CA is $1,822. This is -4%, or $77, lower than the national average.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,822

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

169

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Modesto, CA is $1,822. This is -4%, or $77, lower than the national average.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%
61%
20%
2%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

56%
44%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Modesto, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Modesto, CA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Modesto, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Modesto, CA is $1,695. A 1-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA costs about $1,539 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,800. Houses for rent in Modesto, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,539

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,800

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,350

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,600

5%

5%

Studio

$1,150

3%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,539

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

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.

Compare rent prices in Modesto, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Modesto, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ceres, CA.

Modesto

Median rent price$1,822
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Modesto, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Ceres, CA.

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Cost of living in
Modesto, CA

The overall cost of living in Modesto, CA is 54% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

11% higher

Groceries

17% higher

Health

373% higher

Housing

84% higher

Transportation

42% higher

Utilities

29% higher

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8.4

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2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,495–$1,750

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1 bath

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11h ago

8.3

Very good

2501 Prescott Rd.

2501 Prescott Rd, Modesto, CA 95350

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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