Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Empire Neighborhood of Modesto, CA from $1,300 (22 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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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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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 2 Beds unit found at Dry Creek Village Apartments priced from $1,625. The Redwoods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable Downtown Empire apartments for rent in Modesto, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dry Creek Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,625
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,625
Edge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,675
Park Lakewood Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,899
Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Empire, CA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Empire area is the $1.85 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments in the in the Northeast Modesto neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Downtown Empire apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Lakewood Apartments starting at $1,899 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the East 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 Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.85
Park Lakewood Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.90
Dry Creek Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.99
The Redwoods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.37
Edge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Empire, Modesto, CA

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Modesto, CA 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 $1,665 at The Redwoods 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 $1,625 at Dry Creek Village Apartments.

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