Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Modesto, Modesto, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Modesto
$1,250/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Modesto is $1,250 per month as of May 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Modesto
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Modesto rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Modesto, Modesto, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Modesto, Modesto, CA
Average rent prices in Modesto have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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, Modesto, CA
Rent prices in Modesto vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Modesto is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Modesto run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,097 |  1% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,495 | 1% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,725 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,285 | 1% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,645 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Coffee Plaza | $1,779 | |
Downtown Patterson | $1,500 | |
Geer Ranch | $1,922 | |
Oakdale | $1,595 | |
Riverbank | $1,779 | |
Turlock | $1,935 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,612 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $1,975 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,097
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,285
Last 30 days
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,645
Coffee Plaza
Average rent
$1,779
Oakdale
Average rent
$1,595
Downtown Patterson
Average rent
$1,500
Riverbank
Average rent
$1,779
Geer Ranch
Average rent
$1,922
Turlock
Average rent
$1,935
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,612
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Modesto, 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, Modesto, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Modesto and Coffee Plaza by all bedroom counts and property types.
Modesto
36%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Modesto, Modesto, CA is 30% lower than the median rent in Coffee Plaza, Modesto, CA.
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4d ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
$900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
909 4th St #1, Modesto, CA 95351
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
$900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 22
13h ago
814 2nd St, Modesto, CA 95351
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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4d ago
150 Burney St, Modesto, CA 95354
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
1516 F St, Modesto, CA 95354
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
117 Spruce St #B, Modesto, CA 95351
Studio
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 22
4d ago
430 S Washington St, Modesto, CA 95351
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1133 13th St, Modesto, CA 95354
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1210 11th St, Modesto, CA 95354
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
$900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
430 S Washington St, Modesto, CA 95351
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
13h ago
814 2nd St, Modesto, CA 95351
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
$900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
909 4th St #1, Modesto, CA 95351
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
$900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 22
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Frequently asked questions for Modesto, Modesto, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Modesto rental market.
How much is rent in Modesto?
The average rent in Modesto is $1,250 per month as of May 23, 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 9% since last year.
How does Modesto rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Modesto is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Modesto?
To comfortably afford rent in Modesto, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).