Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Empire Neighborhood of Modesto, CA from $1,400 (20 Rentals)

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224 S Abbie St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

224 S Abbie St

224 S Abbie StModesto, CA 95357
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2520 Miller Ave
Studio Apartments

2520 Miller Ave

2520 Miller AveModesto, CA 95354
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2509 Haddon Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2509 Haddon Ave

2509 Haddon AveModesto, CA 95354

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2505 Haddon Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2505 Haddon Ave

2505 Haddon AveModesto, CA 95354
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130 S Abbie St
Studio Apartments

130 S Abbie St

130 S Abbie StModesto, CA 95357
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2501 Haddon Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2501 Haddon Ave

2501 Haddon AveModesto, CA 95354
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Breezewood
Studio Apartments

Breezewood

648 Santa Fe AveEmpire, CA 95319
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416 B St
2 Bedroom Apartments

416 B St

416 B StEmpire, CA 95319

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225 S Abbie St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

225 S Abbie St

225 S Abbie StEmpire, CA 95319
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434 B St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

434 B St

434 B StEmpire, CA 95319

Cheapest Available Downtown Empire Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dry Creek Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,450
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Empire, CA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Empire area is the $2.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Redwoods Apartments in the in the Modesto Airport neighborhood starting from $1,785. The second greatest value Downtown Empire apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Dry Creek Village Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Modesto Airport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Empire apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Dry Creek Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Empire Apartments

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Empire is starting from $1,675 at Dry Creek Village Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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California Dreaming: A Local Experts Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Modesto

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’re looking for that California sweet spot between affordability and livability, then Modesto just might be the match you’ve been looking for.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.