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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 15

434 S Shepherd St

SonoraCA95370

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Cheapest Available Sonora Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sonora, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 325 Standiford Ave in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood priced from $1,400. Park Lakewood Apartments in the East Modesto neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,449. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sonora apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
325 Standiford Ave1 bdrm, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Park Lakewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,449
Alpine Townhouse Apartments1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,475
Silk Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
Live Oak Apartments1 BED, Classic Style1BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sonora, CA and Nearby

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sonora area is the $1.48 price per square foot Cedar Model at The Willows Townhomes in the in the Claremont Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,515. The second greatest value Sonora apartment is the 2X2 Model at Pacific Crest Apartments starting at $2,095 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Northwest Modesto 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.
The Willows TownhomesCedar3BR,2BA$1.48
Pacific Crest Apartments2X22BR,2BA$2.05
Harvest ApartmentsSundance2BR,1BA$1.72
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Rothwell2BR,2BA$2.01
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.96
Briarwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom B Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.12
Alpine Townhouse Apartments1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.72
Dry Creek Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.05
306 S Church St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.98
THE MARINA APARTMENTS1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$2.20

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Sonora

What type of rentals are currently available in Sonora?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in Sonora, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $2,865. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sonora ranging from $1,025 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sonora?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sonora ranges from $1,025 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,188.

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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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