Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Modesto, CA

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Modesto, CA is $1,845. This is -5%, or $100, lower than the national average.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,845

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

164

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Modesto, CA is $1,845. This is -5%, or $100, lower than the national average.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
22%
57%
19%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$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 increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,675. A 1-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA costs about $1,450 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 $2,197.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,429

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,300

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,597

1%

10%

Studio

$1,150

No Change

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,429

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,597

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

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$1,845
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,762
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Modesto, CA is 5% 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

Apartments for rent in Atwater

Discover rentals in Modesto, CA

2116 Mount Vernon Dr #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Modesto

1 bed

2 baths

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

Cedarwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Cedarwood Apartments

123 College Ave, Modesto, CA 95350

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,044–$1,249

Apartment for rent

814 2nd Street #1 - #4, Modesto - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

814 2nd Street #1 - #4, Modesto

814 2nd St, Modesto, CA 95351

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

haddon2505 - 7/50/0 - R - Photo 1 of 1

24m ago

7.9

Very good

haddon2505 - 7/50/0 - R

2505 Haddon Ave, Modesto, CA 95354

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Chardonnay Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Chardonnay Ridge

1313 Celeste Dr, Modesto, CA 95355

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,395–$2,201

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3030 Carver Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Modesto

2BR/1.0BA

3030 Carver Rd, Modesto, CA 95350

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

1308 Ensenada Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1308 Ensenada Drive

1308 Ensenada Dr, Modesto, CA 95355

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Modesto

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 7