Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Empire Neighborhood of Modesto, CA from $1,300 (25 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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Village One
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village One

2313 Bellingham WayModesto, CA 95355
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2520 Miller Ave
Studio Apartments

2520 Miller Ave

2520 Miller 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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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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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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434 B St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

434 B St

434 B StEmpire, 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

Downtown Empire, Modesto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Empire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Empire area of Modesto, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Dry Creek Village Apartments priced from $1,470. Park Lakewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Downtown Empire apartments for rent in Modesto, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dry Creek Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,470
Park Lakewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
The Redwoods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,530
Edge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,675
Crown Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Empire, CA

As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Empire 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 Downtown Empire apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Crown Ridge Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Northeast Modesto 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.
Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.87
Crown Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.95
The Redwoods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.18
Dry Creek Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Park Lakewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.34
Edge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Empire, Modesto, CA

Ranked #15

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Empire Neighborhood in Modesto, CA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Empire Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Empire Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Empire Apartment is $1,470 at Dry Creek Village 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 $1,645 at Dry Creek Village Apartments.

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