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Sonora, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sonora Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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
Briarwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom C-D1BR,1BA$1,525
Live Oak Apartments1 BED 1 BATH CLASSIC1BR,1BA$1,529

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sonora, CA and Nearby

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sonora area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3X2 Villa Model at Pacific Crest Apartments in the in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Sonora apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments starting at $2,500 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Northeast 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.
Pacific Crest Apartments3X2 Villa3BR,2BA$1.70
Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.87
Tapestry at SilverwoodResidence A2BR,2BA$1.93
Standiford Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom L2BR,1BA$2.02
Carmel WoodsPacific Grove2BR,2BA$2.22
Garden East Apartments2x1 Unit2BR,1BA$2.06
Briarwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom B Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.17
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.56
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio ,1BA$1.62
THE MARINA APARTMENTS1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sonora

What type of rentals are currently available in Sonora?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Sonora, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $2,900. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sonora ranging from $1,395 to $5,500.

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 $1,395 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,383.

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