Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Modesto Neighborhood of Modesto, CA from $1,000 (65 Rentals)

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101 I
Studio Apartments

101 I

101 I StModesto, CA 95351
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621 15th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

621 15th St

621 15th StModesto, CA 95354
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1516 F St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1516 F St

1516 F StModesto, CA 95354
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Sycamore Square
Studio Apartments

Sycamore Square

430 Sycamore AveModesto, CA 95354
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116 I St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 I St

116 I StModesto, CA 95351

California Dreaming: A Local Expert's Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Modesto

Find your perfect, budget-friendly apartment or rental home in Modesto, CA. Our ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert dishes on the top affordable neighborhoods in the Central Valley, with options for every lifestyle.

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517 16th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

517 16th St

517 16th StModesto, CA 95354
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722 2nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

722 2nd St

722 2nd StModesto, CA 95351
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609 C St
Studio Apartments

609 C St

609 C StModesto, CA 95354
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421 14th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

421 14th St

421 14th StModesto, CA 95354
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810 6th St
Studio Apartments

810 6th St

810 6th StModesto, CA 95354
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414-418 14th St
Studio Apartments

414-418 14th St

414-418 14th StModesto, CA 95354
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417 15th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

417 15th St

417 15th StModesto, CA 95354
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724 15th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

724 15th St

724 15th StModesto, CA 95354
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215 H St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 H St

215 H StModesto, CA 95351

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

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416 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

416 6th St

416 6th StModesto, CA 95354
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316 Burney St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

316 Burney St

316 Burney StModesto, CA 95354
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606 Downey Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

606 Downey Ave

606 Downey AveModesto, CA 95354
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107 Poplar Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

107 Poplar Ave

107 Poplar AveModesto, CA 95354
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117 Spruce St
Studio Apartments

117 Spruce St

117 Spruce StModesto, CA 95351
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Downey Place
Studio Apartments

Downey Place

208 Johnson StModesto, CA 95354
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721 2nd St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

721 2nd St

721 2nd StModesto, CA 95351
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526 16th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

526 16th St

526 16th StModesto, CA 95354

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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610 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

610 2nd St

610 2nd StModesto, CA 95351
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420 J St
1 Bedroom Apartments

420 J St

420 J StModesto, CA 95351
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514 13th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

514 13th St

514 13th StModesto, CA 95354
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211 G St
2 Bedroom Apartments

211 G St

211 G StModesto, CA 95351
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1205 E St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1205 E St

1205 E StModesto, CA 95354
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421 Sycamore Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

421 Sycamore Ave

421 Sycamore AveModesto, CA 95354
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215 Semple St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 Semple St

215 Semple StModesto, CA 95354
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426-432 Elm Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

426-432 Elm Ave

426-432 Elm AveModesto, CA 95351
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415 Virginia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

415 Virginia Ave

415 Virginia AveModesto, CA 95354
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150 Burney St
2 Bedroom Apartments

150 Burney St

150 Burney StModesto, CA 95354

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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821 4th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

821 4th St

821 4th StModesto, CA 95351
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601-605 D St
1 Bedroom Apartments

601-605 D St

601-605 D StModesto, CA 95354
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611-613 17th St
Studio Apartments

611-613 17th St

611-613 17th StModesto, CA 95354
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820 2nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

820 2nd St

820 2nd StModesto, CA 95351
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719 16th St
Studio Apartments

719 16th St

719 16th StModesto, CA 95354
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720 7th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

720 7th St

720 7th StModesto, CA 95354
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618 17th St
Studio Apartments

618 17th St

618 17th StModesto, CA 95354

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Expert's 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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.