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Modesto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Modesto, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Modesto, CA area range in price from $1,100 to $3,900 with an overall median price of $2,617. The three Modesto neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Patterson at $1,695, La Loma at $1,800, and O. G. Southside at $1,500. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Modesto Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Patterson$1,695$1,6951
La Loma$1,900$1,8003
O. G. Southside$2,095$1,5002
South Modesto$2,095$1,5002
Downtown Modesto$2,100$1,7252
West Side Modesto$2,100$1,1003
Outer Downtown Southeast$2,200$1,32512
Sierra$2,225$1,32514
Silverwood$2,250$2,2501
East Modesto$2,300$1,7506

Cheapest Available Modesto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Modesto, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at L150 - Orange Garden Apartments in the Central Modesto neighborhood priced from $1,195. 120 E Fairmont Ave in the Central Modesto neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Modesto apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
L150 - Orange Garden ApartmentsRemodeled 1 bedroom Kitchen & Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
Sierra Glen1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Modesto 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 Modesto apartment is the 2X1.5 Townhouse Model at Pacific Crest Apartments starting at $1,945 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Central 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.
Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.85
Pacific Crest Apartments2X1.5 Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.69
Standiford Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom S2BR,1BA$1.86
Spring Glen ApartmentsBLDG. 1625 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.77
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.93
PINE RIDGEA - 2X1 848 DOWN2BR,1BA$2.00
220 Floyd Ave, Unit A220 Floyd Ave2BR,2BA$2.03
Dry Creek Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.99
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.79
Sierra Glen1x1 A1BR,1BA$2.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Modesto

What type of rentals are currently available in Modesto?

There are currently 678 Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $3,400. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Modesto ranging from $1,100 to $3,900.

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 $1,100 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,354.

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