Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Modesto, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 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 $1,810/month. Month over month, rent cooled by 1.2%, showing a pullback in the market after recent stability.
Compared to national trends
Modesto runs 4.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 168 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,534/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,755/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,900/month in Modesto. The 2-bedroom segment makes up 46.1% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Dry Creek Meadows rents fell 34.7% year over year to $1,725/month across 19 rentals, a notable decline compared to the citywide flat trend. This local cooldown contrasts with gains in 1-bedroom and 4+ bedroom segments, which rose 5.8% and 10.5% respectively.
Median rent
Median rent in Modesto
$1,810/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Modesto is $1,810 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $90 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Modesto
168
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Modesto rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Modesto, CA
Average rent prices in Modesto have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,659, whereas a house costs $2,272. 1-bedroom apartments in Modesto run $1,539 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 |  1% |  18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,534 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,755 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,900 | 1% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Coffee Plaza | $1,750 | |
Dry Creek Meadows | $1,725 | |
Eastridge | $1,725 | |
Gregory Gardens | $1,740 | |
Highway Village | $1,830 | |
Mc Henry Estates | $1,550 | |
Modesto | $1,685 | |
Northwood Park | $1,822 | |
Rose Lane | $1,774 | |
Sierra | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,659 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,895 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,272 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,534
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,755
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Coffee Plaza
Average rent
$1,750
Modesto
Average rent
$1,685
Sierra
Average rent
$1,650
Gregory Gardens
Average rent
$1,740
Highway Village
Average rent
$1,830
Northwood Park
Average rent
$1,822
Mc Henry Estates
Average rent
$1,550
Rose Lane
Average rent
$1,774
Dry Creek Meadows
Average rent
$1,725
Eastridge
Average rent
$1,725
Apartments
Average rent
$1,659
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,272
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
2%
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
5%lower than the national median
8%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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,750
2%$2,350
1%$1,825
3%$2,995
6%$1,950
21%$2,499
2%$1,550
22%$2,495
10%$2,213
3%$1,847
10%$1,750
33%$1,822
6%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
4d ago
Highway Village house for rent in Modesto
2717 Mcadoo Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Modesto
2717 Mcadoo - 1/2 #1-2, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
1301 Ensenada Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
617 Tully Rd #22, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
Studio
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
2 baths
$3,012
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
1 bath
$2,885
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 24
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
2 baths
$2,230
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1200 Woodrow Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
$2,650
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 18
10h ago
1213 Norwegian Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
10h ago
2112 Floyd Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,810–$2,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
$2,650
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
2012 Wylie Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
Studio
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1133 13th St, Modesto, CA 95354
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
16h ago
2113 Palisade Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
16h ago
2113 Palisade Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Modesto
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
$2,695
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
150 E Orangeburg Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2501 Prescott Rd, Modesto, CA 95350
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 $1,810 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Modesto?
Average rent prices in Modesto have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Modesto rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Modesto is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $90 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Modesto?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Modesto are Mc Henry Estates ($1,550/mo), Sierra ($1,650/mo), and Modesto ($1,685/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?
May offers the lowest rents in Modesto with about 4.2% savings compared to August's peak prices. November is also less competitive with lower demand, while March sees the highest competition among renters.
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).