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Amber Lights Apartments
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Amber Lights Apartments

2124 Wylie DrModesto, CA 95355
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Neighborhood Manor 55+

1200 Woodrow AveModesto, CA 95350
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Modesto 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 10, 2025

There are currently 476 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Modesto, CA that range in price from $950 to $3,230. Southwest Modesto, Laredo and Northwest are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Modesto with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Southwest Modesto33$1,549$1,108
Laredo30$1,625$1,250
Northwest30$1,607$1,108
Northwest Modesto30$1,607$1,108
Northeast29$1,629$1,250
Northeast Modesto29$1,629$1,250
Outer Salida Riverbank22$1,670$1,425
North Modesto18$1,455$1,300
Southeast Modesto16$1,525$1,108
Heartland at Crossroads14$1,670$1,540

Largest Available Modesto 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Modesto, CA is found at 120 E Fairmont Ave in the Central Modesto neighborhood and is 800 square feet priced from $1,250. Brooks Landing in the Northeast Modesto neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 786 square feet and currently listed start at $1,899. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Modesto:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths800 Sq Ft$1,250
Brooks LandingBungalow - w/Garage786 Sq Ft$1,899
Manchester CourtThe Meridian713 Sq Ft$1,720
Willow Grove ApartmentsThe Birch713 Sq Ft$1,670
TRAILS AT 2112Wyndam707 Sq Ft$1,810
Kinsley Yard1x1705 Sq Ft$2,295
THE MARINA APARTMENTS1BD, 1BTH704 Sq Ft$1,550

Cheapest Available Modesto 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 10, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Modesto, CA is the Remodeled 1 bedroom Kitchen & Bath Model starting from $1,195 at L150 - Orange Garden Apartments in the Central Modesto neighborhood. The second most affordable Modesto 1 Bedroom is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 120 E Fairmont Ave starting at $1,250 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Modesto is currently $1,628. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Modesto:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
L150 - Orange Garden ApartmentsRemodeled 1 bedroom Kitchen & Bath$1,195
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,250
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton$1,335
Vineyard ApartmentsMerlot$1,445
Dry Creek Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,490
Chardonnay Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath - L$1,495
Live Oak Apartments1 BED 1 BATH CLASSIC$1,529
The Redwoods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,530
Park Lakewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,549
THE MARINA APARTMENTS1BD, 1BTH$1,550

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Modesto Overview

In the Central Valley of California near Yosemite State Park, San Francisco and Sacramento lies Modesto. Known for food crops, wine, architectural innovation, and filmmaker George Lucas, Modesto offers history and gracious living.

Why live in Modesto, CA?

Water, wide open green spaces, mountains and a population of only 500,000 make Modesto a great place to be. Culture, sports, good food and festivals add to a pretty picture. It’s an older town that retains its historical roots, but is close to big cities with plenty of work. Diversity in many forms makes Modesto an interesting place to live. Living in Modesto apartments is to live among nice people.

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Getting Around Modesto, CA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Modesto Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Modesto Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Modesto is $1,628.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Modesto Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Modesto is a 800 square feet unit starting from $1,250 at 120 E Fairmont Ave.

What is the average size for Modesto 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Modesto is currently 600 sq ft.

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