1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA (226 Rentals)

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Amber Lights Apartments
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Amber Lights Apartments

2124 Wylie DrModesto, CA 95355
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Neighborhood Manor 55+
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Neighborhood Manor 55+

1200 Woodrow AveModesto, CA 95350
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Park Brighton
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Park Brighton

1229 Brighton AveModesto, CA 95355
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Spartan Manor
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Spartan Manor

312 E Orangeburg AveModesto, CA 95350
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Modesto 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 19, 2025

There are currently 675 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Modesto, CA that range in price from $1,100 to $2,865. Northwest, Northwest Modesto and Outer Salida Riverbank are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Modesto with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Northwest41$1,641$1,149
Northwest Modesto41$1,641$1,149
Outer Salida Riverbank37$1,670$1,400
Northeast30$1,615$1,300
Northeast Modesto30$1,615$1,300
Southwest Modesto30$1,525$1,149
Southeast Modesto29$1,490$1,149
East Modesto25$1,639$1,385
Laredo25$1,639$1,385
Heartland at Crossroads25$1,641$1,385

Largest Available Modesto 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Modesto, CA is found at Stoneybrook Apartments in the Central Modesto neighborhood and is 842 square feet priced from $1,831. 120 E Fairmont Ave has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $1,250. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Modesto:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Stoneybrook Apartments1 Bedroom B842 Sq Ft$1,831
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths800 Sq Ft$1,250
Brooks LandingBungalow786 Sq Ft$2,065
Santa Paula Commons Senior Property1 Bed, 1 bath742 Sq Ft$1,650
Manchester CourtThe Meridian713 Sq Ft$1,675
Willow Grove ApartmentsThe Birch713 Sq Ft$1,670
Kinsley Yard1x1705 Sq Ft$2,295
THE MARINA APARTMENTS1BD, 1BTH704 Sq Ft$1,550
ShadowbrookB700 Sq Ft$1,555
Summerview ApartmentsThe Horizon700 Sq Ft$1,720

Cheapest Available Modesto 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Modesto, CA is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model starting from $1,250 at 120 E Fairmont Ave in the Central Modesto neighborhood. The second most affordable Modesto 1 Bedroom is the The Stanton Model at Greenbriar Villa Apartments starting at $1,385 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Modesto is currently $1,644. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Modesto:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,250
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton$1,385
Vineyard ApartmentsMerlot$1,445
Chardonnay Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath - L$1,495
Edge1 Bed 1 Bath$1,525
Live Oak Apartments1 BED 1 BATH CLASSIC$1,529
THE MARINA APARTMENTS1BD, 1BTH$1,550
ShadowbrookB$1,555
CYPRESS GARDEN APARTMENTS1 BR/1 BA$1,595
Casa de Paz ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath$1,613

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Modesto Overview

In the Central Valley of California near Yosemite State Park, San Francisco and Sacramento lies Modesto. Known for food crops, wine, architectural innovation, and filmmaker George Lucas, Modesto offers history and gracious living.

Why live in Modesto, CA?

Water, wide open green spaces, mountains and a population of only 500,000 make Modesto a great place to be. Culture, sports, good food and festivals add to a pretty picture. It’s an older town that retains its historical roots, but is close to big cities with plenty of work. Diversity in many forms makes Modesto an interesting place to live. Living in Modesto apartments is to live among nice people.

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Getting Around Modesto, CA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Modesto Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Modesto with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Modesto is at 120 E Fairmont Ave listed at $1,250.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Modesto Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Modesto is $1,644.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Modesto Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Modesto is a 842 square feet unit starting from $1,831 at Stoneybrook Apartments.

What is the average size for Modesto 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Modesto is currently 430 sq ft.

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