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Modesto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Modesto, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Modesto, CA area range in price from $1,025 to $3,875 with an overall median price of $2,305. The three Modesto neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Side Modesto at $1,195, La Loma at $1,349, and O. G. Southside at $1,550. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Modesto Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Side Modesto$1,195$1,1953
La Loma$1,400$1,3491
O. G. Southside$1,625$1,5502
Canterbury Estates$1,700$1,1953
Downtown Modesto$1,700$1,1953
Southeast Turlock$1,977$1,10014
Downtown Turlock$2,005$1,10012
Northwest Turlock$2,005$1,30018
Wright$2,005$1,10014
Central Modesto$2,085$1,38534

Cheapest Available Modesto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Modesto, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 120 E Fairmont Ave in the Central Modesto neighborhood priced from $1,250. Sierra Glen in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Modesto apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
Sierra Glen1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,325
Spring Glen ApartmentsBLDG. 1625 1X11BR,1BA$1,345
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton1BR,1BA$1,385
Capistrano Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Carport2BR,1BA$1,465

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Modesto area is the $1.87 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments in the in the Northeast Modesto neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Modesto apartment is the Two Bedroom S Model at Standiford Court Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Central Modesto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Modesto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.87
Standiford Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom S2BR,1BA$1.86
ShadowbrookD2BR,2BA$1.80
Capistrano Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Carport2BR,1BA$1.65
Rumble Road ApartmentsFirst Floor 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.14
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.96
PINE RIDGEA - 2X1 848 DOWN2BR,1BA$2.03
Dry Creek Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.94
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.79
Sierra Glen1x1 A1BR,1BA$2.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Modesto

What type of rentals are currently available in Modesto?

There are currently 673 Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $3,400. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Modesto ranging from $850 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Modesto?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Modesto ranges from $850 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,334.

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