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

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio,1BA$1,295
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton1BR,1BA$1,335
The Redwoods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,410
Dry Creek Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.87
Meridian at EastgateA2BR,2BA$1.87
Tapestry at SilverwoodResidence A2BR,2BA$1.93
THE MARINA APARTMENTS2BD, 2BTH2BR,2BA$1.97
Willow Grove ApartmentsThe Willow2BR,2BA$2.02
Garden East Apartments2x1 Unit2BR,1BA$2.06
Bentley Street Quadplex2 bdrm, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.86
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio ,1BA$1.62
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.56
The Redwoods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.01

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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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