Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sonora, CA from $1,100 (15 Rentals)

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sonora, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sonora, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sonora Apartments for rent:

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Cheapest Available Sonora Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sonora, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sierra Glen in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood priced from $1,175. Shepherd Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sonora apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Glen1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,175
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio,1BA$1,295
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton1BR,1BA$1,335
Dry Creek Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,480
Briarwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom C-D1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sonora, CA and Nearby

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sonora area is the $1.93 price per square foot Residence A Model at Tapestry at Silverwood in the in the Ventana neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Sonora 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 Sonora apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tapestry at SilverwoodResidence A2BR,2BA$1.93
Standiford Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom S2BR,1BA$1.86
TRAILS AT 2112The Dunhaven2BR,2BA$2.15
Garden East Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.06
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.11
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio ,1BA$1.62
Brooks LandingBungalow1BR,1BA$2.14
2213 Peppermint DrTwo bed2BR,1BA$2.13
Sierra Glen1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.68
Dry Creek Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.24

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Getting Around Sonora, CA

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44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sonora Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sonora?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sonora is at Shepherd Street Apartments listed at $1,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sonora Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sonora Apartment is $1,175 at Sierra Glen.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sonora is starting from $1,600 at 2213 Peppermint Dr.

What is the most affordable Sonora Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sonora Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Shadow Glen Apartments and starts from $2,900.

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