Average Rent in Modesto, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Modesto, CA

Average rent prices in Modesto have remained the same 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 $1,645, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Modesto run $1,519 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,749.


Studio	$1,150	4%	6%
1 bedroom	$1,519	1%	3%
2 bedroom	$1,750	2%	1%
3 bedroom	$2,300	1%	No Change
4 bedroom	$2,875	3%	3%

		Listings
Coffee Plaza	$1,650
Dry Creek Meadows	$1,950
Gregory Gardens	$1,750
Mc Henry Estates	$1,774
Modesto	$1,250
Northwood Park	$1,875
Pleasant Homes	$1,850
Sierra	$1,795
Sylvan Meadows East	$1,750
University	$1,750


Apartments	$1,645	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,972	2%	No Change
Houses	$2,295	4%	No Change
Rooms	$1,015	35%	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

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1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,519

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2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

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3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

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Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

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Last year

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

Median rent price$1,800

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750

10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Modesto, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Ceres, CA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,100

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$1,950

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

18h ago

8.3

Very good

Cedarwood Apartments

123 College Ave, Modesto, CA 95350

2 beds

1 bath

$1,249

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Modesto

604 Briggs Ave #10, Modesto, CA 95351

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

House for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Modesto

5351 Yosemite Boulevard - 1

5351 Yosemite Blvd #1, Modesto, CA 95357

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Modesto

1520 Lynne Renee Ct, Modesto, CA 95358 - 3

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

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Rent special

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Chardonnay Ridge

1313 Celeste Dr, Modesto, CA 95355

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,410–$2,201

Price drop

Apartment for rent

12h ago

8.5

Very good

Leonard

1430 Leonard Ave, Modesto, CA 95350

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.9

Very good

1308 Ensenada Drive

1308 Ensenada Dr, Modesto, CA 95355

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Modesto?

Average rent prices in Modesto have remained the same 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 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Modesto?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Modesto are Modesto ($1,250/mo), Coffee Plaza ($1,650/mo), and University ($1,750/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?

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.

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).