Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Modesto Neighborhood of Modesto, CA from $700 (53 Rentals)

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property at 202 Roselawn Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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202 Roselawn Ave

ModestoCA95351

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property at 124 Walden St

$1,475

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$1,475
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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 Walden St

ModestoCA95354

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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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Amber Lights Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Lights Apartments

2124 Wylie DrModesto, CA 95355
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Del Nido Apartments
Studio Apartments

Del Nido Apartments

2100 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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Chardonnay Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chardonnay Ridge

1313 Celeste 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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Spartan Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spartan Manor

312 E Orangeburg AveModesto, CA 95350
Senior Living
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Sedona
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sedona

2821 Lou Ann DrModesto, CA 95350
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property at 1313 Floyd Ave

$1,500 - $1,725

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1313 Floyd Ave

ModestoCA95355

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

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Southwest Modesto, Modesto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Modesto Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring Glen ApartmentsBLDG. 1625 1X11BR,1BA$1,299
La Loma Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom ADA1BR,1BA$1,299
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton1BR,1BA$1,335
Chardonnay Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath - L1BR,1BA$1,410
Vineyard ApartmentsMerlot1BR,1BA$1,445
Live Oak Apartments1 BED, Classic Style1BR,1BA$1,479
Dry Creek Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,505
Park Lakewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
Stardust Villa Apartments11b1BR,1BA$1,600
Windmere ApartmentsUpstairs2BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Modesto, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Modesto area is the $1.93 price per square foot A Model at Meridian at Eastgate in the in the Bing Cherry neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Southwest Modesto apartment is the 2605 Chester Dr Model at 2605 Chester Dr, Unit A down stairs starting at $1,700 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Modesto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Meridian at EastgateA2BR,2BA$1.93
2605 Chester Dr, Unit A down stairs2605 Chester Dr2BR,1BA$1.79
Briggsmore Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.18
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Windmere ApartmentsCottage2BR,1BA$2.18
PINE RIDGEA - 2X1 848 DOWN2BR,1BA$2.02
Glen EvenSingle level2BR,1BA$2.10
101 I St, Unit D101 I St2BR,1BA$2.18
Chardonnay Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath - L1BR,1BA$2.17
Spring Glen ApartmentsBLDG. 1625 1X11BR,1BA$2.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Modesto Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Modesto Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Modesto Apartment is $1,299 at Spring Glen Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Modesto is starting from $1,600 at Dry Creek Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southwest Modesto Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

Expert Rental Resources

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California Dreaming: A Local Experts Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Modesto

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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