Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 20, 2026
Average rent in
Modesto, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Modesto rent stands today
Modesto, CA rent rose 1.4% year over year to a current median of $1,825/month. Renters are paying $56 more per month on average than last year, though month-to-month rent has eased 1.2% recently.
Compared to national trends
Modesto rent is 4.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city has 181 total rentals and offers rental options in California's Central Valley.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,539/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,775/month. Larger units reach $2,998/month for 4+ bedrooms, covering a wide span of bedroom counts.
Neighborhood spotlight
Rose Lane rents fell 48.2% year over year to $1,995/month. This decline contrasts with the overall city trend of modest rent increases in Modesto, CA.
Median rent
Median rent in Modesto
$1,825/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Modesto is $1,825 per month as of September 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Modesto
181
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Modesto rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Modesto, CA
Average rent prices in Modesto have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Modesto, CA
Rent prices in Modesto vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Modesto is $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Modesto run $1,539 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 | 4% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,539 |  2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,775 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,997 | 2% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Coffee Plaza | $1,712 | |
Dry Creek Meadows | $1,810 | |
Fleur De Ville | $1,799 | |
Gregory Gardens | $1,550 | |
Highway Village | $1,622 | |
Mc Henry Estates | $1,785 | |
Modesto | $1,750 | |
Northwood Park | $1,774 | |
Pleasant Homes | $1,825 | |
Sierra | $1,445 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,650 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,774 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,295 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,539
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
Coffee Plaza
Average rent
$1,712
Modesto
Average rent
$1,750
Sierra
Average rent
$1,445
Gregory Gardens
Average rent
$1,550
Highway Village
Average rent
$1,622
Mc Henry Estates
Average rent
$1,785
Northwood Park
Average rent
$1,774
Fleur De Ville
Average rent
$1,799
Pleasant Homes
Average rent
$1,825
Dry Creek Meadows
Average rent
$1,810
Apartments
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,774
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Modesto, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Modesto, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Modesto and Ceres by all bedroom counts and property types.
Modesto
4%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Modesto, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Ceres, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,750
3%$2,450
4%$1,895
1%$2,925
8%$1,950
22%$2,499
1%$1,550
25%$2,485
12%$2,300
3%$2,113
16%$1,785
29%$1,795
8%Cost of living in Modesto, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 29% lower |
| Housing | 1% higher |
| Transportation | 29% higher |
| Utilities | 59% higher |
Discover rentals in Modesto, CA
2d ago
627 El Terino Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Highway Village house for rent in Modesto
2717 Mcadoo Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Modesto
2717 Mcadoo - 1/2 #1-2, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
1301 Ensenada Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
2 baths
$2,932
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
1 bath
$2,885
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 24
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
2 baths
$2,230
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Modesto
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
$2,195
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1200 Woodrow Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
$2,650
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 18
1d ago
2531 W Rumble Rd, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
2 baths
$1,825
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1213 Norwegian Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
$2,650
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 18
4d ago
2012 Wylie Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
Studio
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Modesto
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Condo for rent
Available Apr 18
1d ago
1133 13th St, Modesto, CA 95354
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2113 Palisade Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Modesto
3 beds
2 baths
$2,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Modesto
4 beds
3 baths
$2,449
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
$2,650
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 18
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Frequently asked questions for Modesto, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Modesto rental market.
How much is rent in Modesto?
The average rent in Modesto is $1,825 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Modesto?
Average rent prices in Modesto have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Modesto rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Modesto is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Modesto?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Modesto are Sierra ($1,445/mo), Gregory Gardens ($1,550/mo), and Highway Village ($1,622/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Modesto?
To comfortably afford rent in Modesto, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Modesto?
May offers the lowest rents in Modesto with about 4.2% savings compared to August's peak prices. November is also less competitive with lower demand, while March sees the highest competition among renters.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).