Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Modesto, CA

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Modesto, CA is $1,839. This is -3%, or $62, lower than the national average.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,839

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

174

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Modesto, CA is $1,839. This is -3%, or $62, lower than the national average.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
18%
60%
19%
2%
$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 $1,695. A 1-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA costs about $1,525 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 $2,285.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,500

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,825

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,300

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,825

4%

2%

Studio

$1,050

2%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

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.

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$1,839
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Modesto, CA is 8% 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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814 2nd Street #1 - #4, Modesto - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

814 2nd Street #1 - #4, Modesto

814 2nd St, Modesto, CA 95351

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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5d+ ago

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2 beds

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8.8

Very good

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1313 Celeste Dr, Modesto, CA 95355

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,475–$2,201

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216 East Granger Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

216 East Granger Avenue

216 E Granger Ave, Modesto, CA 95350

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

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1832 - 1834  Rose Ave - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.6

Very good

1832 - 1834 Rose Ave

1832 1832 - 1834 Rose Avenue, Modesto, CA 95355

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

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1423 Mono Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1423 Mono Drive

1423 Mono Dr, Modesto, CA 95354

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

1509 Lynne Renee - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

1509 Lynne Renee

1509 Lynne Renee Ct, Modesto, CA 95358

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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3401 Winchester Ct - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

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3401 Winchester Ct

3401 Winchester Ct, Modesto, CA 95355

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

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