Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sonora, CA from $1,000 (16 Rentals)
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Quail Hollow Apartments

182 N Shepherd St

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19566 Chaffee Cir

22987 Tuolumne Rd N

19945 L St

557 Stetson Dr

11882 Ponderosa Ln
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20011 Soulsbymine Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sonora?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Sonora Studio Apartments | $1,385 | $1,025 | $1,550 |
Cheap Sonora 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $1,135 | $3,817 |
Cheap Sonora 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $1,400 | $4,869 |
Cheap Sonora 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $1,625 | $2,900 |
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Cheapest Available Sonora Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sonora, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 120 E Fairmont Ave in the Central Modesto neighborhood priced from $1,250. Shepherd Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sonora apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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120 E Fairmont Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Shepherd Street Apartments | 165 Shepherd St | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Greenbriar Villa Apartments | The Stanton | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
The Redwoods Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
Dry Creek Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sonora, CA
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sonora area is the $1.87 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments in the in the Northeast Modesto neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Sonora apartment is the A Model at Meridian at Eastgate starting at $2,125 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Bing Cherry neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sonora apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
Meridian at Eastgate | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
Tapestry at Silverwood | Residence A | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
THE MARINA APARTMENTS | 2BD, 2BTH | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Willow Grove Apartments | The Willow | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
Garden East Apartments | 2x1 Unit | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Bentley Street Quadplex | 2 bdrm, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Shepherd Street Apartments | 165 Shepherd St | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
120 E Fairmont Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
The Redwoods Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
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Getting Around Sonora, CA
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
19 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sonora Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sonora Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sonora Apartment is $1,250 at 120 E Fairmont Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sonora Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sonora is starting from $1,550 at Bentley Street Quadplex.
What is the most affordable Sonora Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sonora Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tapestry at Silverwood and starts from $2,295.
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