Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Modesto Neighborhood of Modesto, CA (561 Rentals)

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California Dreaming: A Local Expert's Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Modesto

Find your perfect, budget-friendly apartment or rental home in Modesto, CA. Our ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert dishes on the top affordable neighborhoods in the Central Valley, with options for every lifestyle.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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814 2nd St, Unit 2
$1,725
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814 2nd St, Unit 2

814 2nd StModesto, CA 95351
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1325 Rose Ave, Unit Rose
$2,300
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1325 Rose Ave, Unit Rose

1325 Rose AveModesto, CA 95355
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property at 311 California Ave

$1,795

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311 California Ave

ModestoCA95351
property at 2003 Althoff Way

$1,695

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2003 Althoff Way

ModestoCA95355
property at 1516 Floyd Ave

$1,770

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1516 Floyd Ave, Unit 1516 Floyd Ave

1516 Floyd Ave
ModestoCA95355

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

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Southwest Modesto, Modesto, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Tour smarter and choose with confidence. Get the essential 18 questions that reveal the truth about a rental property's maintenance, utilities, and safety.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Southwest Modesto, Modesto, and the greater Modesto area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with kids, location matters. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Modesto, this submarket has now become known as one of our preferred submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, trails and recreation, and access to highly-rated education.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and outdoor amenities? Southwest Modesto is a highly-rated section of town for access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area is one of the finest higher-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, maid services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area of Modesto ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Modesto

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southwest Modesto area of Modesto, CA?

As of today, August 20, 2026, there are currently 561 available Southwest Modesto apartments priced from $1,200 to $2,885, with an average monthly rent of $1,857.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Modesto Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Modesto ranges from $1,350 to $2,025 with an average monthly rent of $1,614.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Modesto cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Modesto range from $1,425 to $2,885. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,878.

How expensive are Southwest Modesto Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 94 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Modesto on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,850 to $2,865 - averaging $2,268 for the location.

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 Expert's 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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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.