Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sierra Neighborhood of Modesto, CA from $900 (6 Rentals)

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La Loma Senior Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Loma Senior Apartments

1220 La Loma AveModesto, CA 95354
Senior Living
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Del Nido Apartments
Studio Apartments

Del Nido Apartments

2100 Wylie DrModesto, CA 95355
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Amber Lights Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Lights Apartments

2124 Wylie DrModesto, CA 95355
Senior Living
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Oakbrook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Apartments

1860 Scenic DrModesto, CA 95355
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Sierra, Modesto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sierra Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sierra area of Modesto, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenbriar Villa Apartments priced from $1,335. Spring Glen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,379. Here are the most affordable Sierra apartments for rent in Modesto, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton1BR,1BA$1,335
Spring Glen ApartmentsBLDG. 1625 1X11BR,1BA$1,379
Santa Paula CommonsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sierra, CA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sierra area is the $2.23 price per square foot Chardonnay Model at Vineyard Apartments in the in the Bystrom neighborhood starting from $2,255. The second greatest value Sierra apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Edge starting at $2,000 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the East Modesto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sierra apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vineyard ApartmentsChardonnay3BR,2BA$2.23
Edge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.27
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.07
510 Sycamore Ave, Unit C510 Sycamore Ave2BR,1BA$1.76
PINE RIDGEA - 2X1 848 DOWN2BR,1BA$2.06
Stardust Villa Apartments2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.43
2213 Peppermint DrTwo bed2BR,1BA$2.13
Dry Creek Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.28
Spring Glen ApartmentsBLDG. 1625 1X11BR,1BA$2.32
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton1BR,1BA$2.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sierra, Modesto, CA

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Modesto, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Sierra Neighborhood in Modesto, CA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sierra Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sierra?

The cheapest apartment in Sierra is Greenbriar Villa Apartments which is listed at $1,335, while the average apartment in Sierra costs $2,177.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sierra?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Sierra that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sierra?

Cheap apartments in Sierra have an average cost of $1,500 which is $677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sierra.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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