Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 16, 2026
Last updated on March 16, 2026
Last updated on March 16, 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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Coffee Plaza | $1,800 | |
Gregory Gardens | $1,720 | |
Highway Village | $1,860 | |
Mc Henry Estates | $1,774 | |
Modesto | $1,275 | |
Naraghi Lakes | $1,823 | |
Northwood Park | $1,825 | |
Riverside Heights | $1,725 | |
Sierra | $1,625 | |
Sylvan Meadows East | $1,550 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,695 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,285 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | No Change | - |
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%
Modesto
Average rent
$1,275
Coffee Plaza
Average rent
$1,800
Mc Henry Estates
Average rent
$1,774
Sylvan Meadows East
Average rent
$1,550
Riverside Heights
Average rent
$1,725
Sierra
Average rent
$1,625
Highway Village
Average rent
$1,860
Gregory Gardens
Average rent
$1,720
Naraghi Lakes
Average rent
$1,823
Northwood Park
Average rent
$1,825
Apartments
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,285
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$750
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.
Median rent prices in Modesto, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ceres, CA.
Modesto
lower than the national median
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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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 11% higher |
Groceries | 17% higher |
Health | 373% higher |
Housing | 84% higher |
Transportation | 42% higher |
Utilities | 29% higher |
5d+ ago
814 2nd St, Modesto, CA 95351
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1313 Celeste Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$2,201
Apartment for rent
4d ago
216 E Granger Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1832 1832 - 1834 Rose Avenue, Modesto, CA 95355
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1423 Mono Dr, Modesto, CA 95354
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1509 Lynne Renee Ct, Modesto, CA 95358
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
140 Mark Randy Pl, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Modesto
4021 Rancho Mesa Ct #NA, Modesto, CA 95356
3 beds
3 baths
$6,295
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
1 bath
$2,885
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 24
7h ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
2 baths
$2,645
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
2 baths
$2,718
$2,499
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Modesto
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
1305 Sylvan Meadows Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Modesto
2252 Southport Ln #1, Modesto, CA 95356
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
$2,150
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 9
5d+ ago
House for rent in Modesto
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
1213 Norwegian Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,825–$2,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2112 Floyd Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,810–$2,175
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1313 Celeste Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$2,201
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2531 W Rumble Rd, Modesto, CA 95350
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1301 Richland Ave, Modesto, CA 95351
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$1,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3500 San Clemente Ave, Modesto, CA 95356
1 bed
1 bath
$1,720
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
1900 Oakdale Rd #319, Modesto, CA 95355
1 bed
1 bath
$1,649
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
4121 Dale Rd #139, Modesto, CA 95356
2 beds
2 baths
$1,989
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 22
4d ago
2012 Wylie Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
Studio
1 bath
$1,095–$1,175
Apartment for rent
4d ago
518 Needham St, Modesto, CA 95354
Studio
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
601 W Granger Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,525
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1313 Celeste Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$2,201
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1229 Brighton Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
140 Mark Randy Pl, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3709 Bridgeford Ln, Modesto, CA 95356
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,565–$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1821 Tully Rd, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
2 baths
$1,575
Apartment for rent
1d ago
601 W Granger Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1313 Celeste Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,894–$1,979
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1832 1832 - 1834 Rose Avenue, Modesto, CA 95355
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
2 baths
$2,718
$2,499
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
3 beds
2 baths
$2,966
$2,799
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1509 Lynne Renee Ct, Modesto, CA 95358
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
432 Sycamore Ave, Modesto, CA 95354
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1301 Richland Ave, Modesto, CA 95351
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$1,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent