Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Modesto Neighborhood of Modesto, CA from $1,100 (9 Rentals)

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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. Greenbriar Villa Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,385. 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
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton1BR,1BA$1,385
Vineyard ApartmentsMerlot1BR,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Modesto, CA

As of May 16, 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
Spring Glen ApartmentsBLDG. 1625 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.77
Garden East Apartments2x1 Unit2BR,1BA$2.06
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.97
PINE RIDGEA - 2X1 848 DOWN2BR,1BA$2.03
220 Floyd Ave, Unit A220 Floyd Ave2BR,2BA$2.03
Whispering WoodsTownhouse2BR,1BA$2.16
Dry Creek Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.91
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Modesto

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Modesto?

There are currently 482 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Modesto, CA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $2,900. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Modesto ranging from $1,100 to $3,400.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Modesto ranges from $1,100 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,167.

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