Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sierra Neighborhood of Modesto, CA from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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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
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Oakbrook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Apartments

1860 Scenic DrModesto, CA 95355
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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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Vineyard Apartments
$1,445 - $2,255
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$1,360 - $2,170
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$1,445 - $2,255
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vineyard Apartments

1625 Richland AveCeres, CA 95307
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Richland Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Richland Living

1749 Richland AveCeres, CA 95307
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Thrive Living Home
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Thrive Living Home

1757 Richland AveCeres, CA 95307
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Sierra, Modesto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sierra Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sierra area of Modesto, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cedarwood Apartments priced from $1,044. 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 Sierra apartments for rent in Modesto, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedarwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,044
Spring Glen ApartmentsBLDG. 1625 1X11BR,1BA$1,299
La Loma Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom ADA1BR,1BA$1,299
Vineyard ApartmentsMerlot1BR,1BA$1,445
Capistrano Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Carport1BR,1BA$1,450
120 E Fairmont Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,450
The Redwoods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,470
Dry Creek Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,630
PINE RIDGEA - 2X1 848 DOWN2BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sierra, CA

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sierra area is the $1.89 price per square foot 343 Rio Grande Ave Model at 343 Rio Grande Ave, Unit A in the in the Bystrom neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Sierra apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 120 E Fairmont Ave starting at $1,450 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Central Modesto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sierra apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
343 Rio Grande Ave, Unit A343 Rio Grande Ave3BR,1BA$1.89
120 E Fairmont Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.71
PINE RIDGEB - 2X1 848 UP2BR,1BA$2.00
Dry Creek Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Glen EvenSingle level2BR,1BA$2.10
The Redwoods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.09
Capistrano Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Carport1BR,1BA$2.08
Spring Glen ApartmentsBLDG. 1625 1X11BR,1BA$2.18
La Loma Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Cedarwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.09

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Sierra, Modesto, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sierra Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sierra Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sierra Apartment is $1,044 at Cedarwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sierra Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sierra is starting from $1,450 at 120 E Fairmont Ave.

What is the most affordable Sierra Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sierra Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vineyard Apartments and starts from $1,995.

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