Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downtown Southeast Neighborhood of Modesto, CA from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Downtown Southeast area of Modesto.

property at 124 Walden St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 Walden St

ModestoCA95354

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property at 750 Benson Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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750 Benson Ave, Unit UnitA

750 Benson Ave
ModestoCA95354
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1015 4th St, Unit A
$1,500
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$1,500

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

1015 4th St, Unit A

1015 4th StModesto, CA 95351
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Del Nido Apartments
Studio Apartments

Del Nido Apartments

2100 Wylie DrModesto, CA 95355
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Amber Lights Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Lights Apartments

2124 Wylie DrModesto, CA 95355
Senior Living
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Oakbrook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Apartments

1860 Scenic DrModesto, CA 95355
Corporate Housing
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120 E Fairmont Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

120 E Fairmont Ave

120 E Fairmont AveModesto, CA 95354

Outer Downtown Southeast, Modesto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Downtown Southeast Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Downtown Southeast area of Modesto, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at La Loma Senior Apartments priced from $1,275. Spring Glen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Outer Downtown Southeast apartments for rent in Modesto, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Loma Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Spring Glen ApartmentsBLDG. 1625 1X11BR,1BA$1,299
Dry Creek Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,675
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Southeast, CA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Southeast area is the $2.08 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Redwoods Apartments in the in the Modesto Airport neighborhood starting from $2,280. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Southeast apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Dry Creek Village Apartments starting at $1,675 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Modesto Airport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Downtown Southeast apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Redwoods Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.08
Dry Creek Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Spring Glen ApartmentsBLDG. 1625 1X11BR,1BA$2.18
La Loma Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom ADA1BR,1BA$2.36

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Outer Downtown Southeast, Modesto, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Downtown Southeast Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Downtown Southeast Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Downtown Southeast Apartment is $1,275 at La Loma Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Downtown Southeast Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Downtown Southeast is starting from $1,675 at Dry Creek Village Apartments.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.