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3701 Colonial Dr

ModestoCA95356

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Modesto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Modesto, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Modesto, CA area range in price from $1,050 to $5,010 with an overall median price of $2,309. The three Modesto neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Side Modesto at $1,200, Canterbury Estates at $1,108, and Downtown Modesto at $1,108. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Modesto Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Side Modesto$1,450$1,2002
Canterbury Estates$1,550$1,1083
Downtown Modesto$1,550$1,1082
Northeast Turlock$1,672$1,43027
Bret Harte$1,700$1,7001
O. G. Southside$1,700$1,6501
Outer Downtown Southeast$1,700$1,10811
River View$1,700$1,7001
University$1,700$1,1085
Crossroads$1,737$1,5499

Cheapest Available Modesto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Modesto, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cedarwood Apartments in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood priced from $1,044. L150 - Orange Garden Apartments in the Central Modesto neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Modesto apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedarwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,044
L150 - Orange Garden Apartments150 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
Sierra Glen1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,275
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton1BR,1BA$1,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Modesto area is the $1.87 price per square foot 2B 2Ba Model at Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments in the in the Northeast Modesto neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Modesto apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Hahn Triplexes starting at $2,631 with a $1.99 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.
Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments2B 2Ba2BR,2BA$1.87
Hahn Triplexes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.99
Pacific Crest Apartments2X2 Villa3BR,2BA$1.99
Meridian at EastgateA2BR,2BA$1.76
1428 Pecos Ave, Unit #B1428 Pecos Ave3BR,2BA$1.50
Crown Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.90
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.86
Dry Creek Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.00
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.67
Sierra Glen1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.82

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Modesto is an awesome place to live if you're looking for the California living experiences without the high price tags you'll find in the Bay Area. Wonderful friendly people, too!

Frequently Asked Questions about Modesto

What type of rentals are currently available in Modesto?

There are currently 689 Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $3,400. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Modesto ranging from $800 to $6,495.

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 $800 to $6,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,096.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Modesto?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Modesto range from $1,650 to $3,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $6,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,880.

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