Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Modesto Neighborhood of Modesto, CA from $700 (12 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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2109 Chrysler 1 Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2109 Chrysler 1 Dr

2109 Chrysler 1 DrModesto, CA 95350
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Ashwood Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashwood Village

2800 W Rumble RdModesto, CA 95350
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Amber Lights Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Lights Apartments

2124 Wylie DrModesto, CA 95355
Senior Living
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Del Nido Apartments
Studio Apartments

Del Nido Apartments

2100 Wylie DrModesto, CA 95355
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Southwest Modesto, Modesto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Modesto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Modesto area of Modesto, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 120 E Fairmont Ave priced from $1,250. Spring Glen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here are the most affordable Southwest Modesto apartments for rent in Modesto, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
Spring Glen ApartmentsBLDG. 1613 1X1 W/ BALCONY SPACE1BR,1BA$1,345
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton1BR,1BA$1,385
Vineyard ApartmentsMerlot1BR,1BA$1,445
Chardonnay Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath - L1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Modesto, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest 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 Southwest Modesto apartment is the The Dunhaven Model at TRAILS AT 2112 starting at $2,040 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the East Modesto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest 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
TRAILS AT 2112The Dunhaven2BR,2BA$2.15
Garden East Apartments2x1 Unit2BR,1BA$2.06
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.95
Windmere ApartmentsCottage2BR,1BA$2.18
PINE RIDGEA - 2X1 848 DOWN2BR,1BA$2.03
Whispering WoodsTownhouse2BR,1BA$2.16
Dry Creek Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.91
2020 Evans RdSingle level2BR,1BA$2.20
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Modesto, Modesto, CA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Modesto, CA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Southwest Modesto Neighborhood in Modesto, CA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Modesto Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Modesto Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Modesto Apartment is $1,250 at 120 E Fairmont Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Modesto Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Modesto is starting from $1,560 at Dry Creek Village Apartments.

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