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124 Walden St

ModestoCA95354

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Modesto, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Modesto, CA area range in price from $570 to $4,741 with an overall median price of $2,221. The three Modesto neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are O. G. Southside at $1,425, Silverwood at $1,475, and River Cove at $1,475. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Modesto Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
O. G. Southside$1,425$1,4251
Silverwood$1,475$1,4751
River Cove$1,475$1,4751
Bret Harte$1,500$1,4252
River View$1,500$1,5001
Southwest Turlock$1,650$1,3254
Rose Circle$1,740$57039
Milestone$1,775$57050
Palermo$1,785$57054
Ventana$1,785$57054

Cheapest Available Modesto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Modesto, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sierra Glen in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood priced from $1,200. Spring Glen Apartments in the East Modesto neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Modesto apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Glen1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,200
Spring Glen ApartmentsBLDG. 1625 1X11BR,1BA$1,299
325 Standiford Ave1 bdrm, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Park Lakewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,449
Alpine Townhouse Apartments1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Modesto area is the $1.00 price per square foot 805 Princeton Ave Model at 805 Princeton Ave, Unit Cozy Cottage in the in the Central Modesto neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Modesto apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Hahn Triplexes starting at $2,317 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Modesto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
805 Princeton Ave, Unit Cozy Cottage805 Princeton Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
Hahn Triplexes2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.93
Pacific Crest Apartments2X22BR,2BA$2.05
2020 Floyd Ave, Unit A2020 Floyd Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
Morgan Manor Apartments2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.90
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Rothwell2BR,2BA$2.01
Alpine Townhouse Apartments1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.72
PINE RIDGEB - 2X1 848 UP2BR,1BA$1.96
120 E Fairmont Ave120 E Fairmont Ave1BR,1BA$1.67
Sierra Glen1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Modesto

What type of rentals are currently available in Modesto?

There are currently 688 Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $2,900. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Modesto ranging from $850 to $5,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Modesto?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Modesto ranges from $850 to $5,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,777.

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