Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Modesto, CA from $900 (54 Rentals)

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3701 Colonial Dr, Unit 228, Unit 228

3701 Colonial Dr
ModestoCA95356

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Neighborhood Manor 55+
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Neighborhood Manor 55+

1200 Woodrow AveModesto, CA 95350
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2109 Chrysler 1 Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2109 Chrysler 1 Dr

2109 Chrysler 1 DrModesto, CA 95350
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Ashwood Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ashwood Village

2800 W Rumble RdModesto, CA 95350

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Chardonnay Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chardonnay Ridge

1313 Celeste DrModesto, CA 95355
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Pine Grove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Grove Apartments

204 Warren WayModesto, CA 95356
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120 E Fairmont Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

120 E Fairmont Ave

120 E Fairmont AveModesto, CA 95354
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Spartan Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spartan Manor

312 E Orangeburg AveModesto, CA 95350
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Sedona
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sedona

2821 Lou Ann DrModesto, CA 95350
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Northwest, Modesto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest area of Modesto, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cedarwood Apartments priced from $1,044. Greenbriar Villa Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,335. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Modesto, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedarwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,044
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton1BR,1BA$1,335
Chardonnay Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath - L1BR,1BA$1,410
120 E Fairmont Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,450
Manchester CourtThe Meridian1BR,1BA$1,495
Silk Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Stoneybrook ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,566
CYPRESS GARDENS APARTMENTS1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Casa de Paz Apartments111BR,1BA$1,599
Stonebridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B1BR,1BA$1,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, CA

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.53 price per square foot 2529 Crommelin Ave Model at 2529 Crommelin Ave, Unit 2533 ADU in the in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the 2X1.5 Townhouse Model at Pacific Crest Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2529 Crommelin Ave, Unit 2533 ADU2529 Crommelin Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
Pacific Crest Apartments2X1.5 Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.95
Standiford Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.97
2605 Chester Dr, Unit A down stairs2605 Chester Dr2BR,1BA$1.79
Monterey VillageThe Fanshell2BR,2BA$2.03
Garden East Apartments2x1 Unit2BR,1BA$1.94
120 E Fairmont Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.71
ShadowbrookC2BR,1BA$2.09
Manchester CourtThe Meridian1BR,1BA$2.10
Cedarwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.09

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Modesto. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest is Cedarwood Apartments which is listed at $1,044, while the average apartment in Northwest costs $2,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Northwest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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California Dreaming: A Local Experts 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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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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