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Modesto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Modesto, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Modesto, CA area range in price from $1,100 to $3,875 with an overall median price of $2,256. The three Modesto neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Silverwood at $1,100, Downtown Empire at $1,295, and North Oaks at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Modesto Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Silverwood$1,100$1,1001
Downtown Empire$1,295$1,2951
North Oaks$1,450$1,4501
La Loma$1,475$1,3492
Canterbury Estates$1,500$1,2492
Downtown Modesto$1,500$1,2492
Claremont Crossing$1,557$1,4501
West Side Modesto$1,597$1,2493
O. G. Southside$1,625$1,5502
Southeast Turlock$2,005$1,10021

Cheapest Available Modesto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Modesto, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sierra Glen in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood priced from $1,325. Spring Glen Apartments in the East Modesto neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,379. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Modesto apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Glen1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,325
Spring Glen ApartmentsBLDG. 1625 1X11BR,1BA$1,379
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton1BR,1BA$1,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA

As of April 25, 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 2X2 Cottage Model at Pacific Crest Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $1.73 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
Pacific Crest Apartments2X2 Cottage3BR,2BA$1.73
Standiford Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom S2BR,1BA$1.91
ShadowbrookD2BR,2BA$1.80
TRAILS AT 2112The Dunhaven2BR,2BA$2.15
Rumble Road ApartmentsSecond Floor 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.05
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.05
PINE RIDGEA - 2X1 848 DOWN2BR,1BA$2.05
Dry Creek Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.08
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 675 Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $3,400. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Modesto ranging from $1,100 to $4,300.

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 $1,100 to $4,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,378.

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