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Modesto
Modesto, CA Area Guide
With its urban spirit and rural charm, Modesto is modestly perfect
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Nestled in California's Central Valley, Modesto combines city living with agricultural heritage. This city of over 218,000 residents features tree-lined streets showcasing housing options from historic bungalows in the Graceada Park neighborhood to newer residential communities throughout the area. The rental market remains steady, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,488 monthly, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 1.8%.
Residents enjoy outdoor recreation at several parks, including the historic Graceada Park, designed by John McLaren, who also designed San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Downtown Modesto features the Gallo Center for the Arts, local shops, and restaurants highlighting locally grown ingredients.
The city's cultural scene reflects its agricultural foundation, with E & J Gallo Winery operating as one of the area's major employers. Stanislaus County ranks sixth among California counties in farm production, supporting a thriving local food scene. Modesto's connection to cinema history runs deep as the hometown of filmmaker George Lucas, who featured the city's car culture in "American Graffiti." This automotive heritage lives on through the Historic Cruise Route along 10th and 11th Streets. The monthly Art Walk and Downtown summer concert series contribute to the city's cultural offerings.
Modesto's neighborhoods range from established historic districts to newer residential areas, all offering access to the city's amenities and employment centers.
Explore the City
Northwest Modesto is a large neighborhood sprinkled with trees.
Wide tree-lined streets are a feature of Northwest Modesto.
Many small businesses occupy strip-malls in Northwest Modesto.
Northwest Modesto is served by several bus lines.
Get all your personal needs at Vintage Faire Mall in Northwest Modesto.
The city has many produce markets, farm-to-table restaurants.
Rent Trends
As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Modesto, CA is $1,227 for a studio, $1,464 for one bedroom, $1,776 for two bedrooms, and $2,232 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Modesto has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,464/month
650 Sq Ft
House
$2,426/month
1,464 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,864/month
1,044 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Modesto, CA is 8.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Modesto is 0.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,212 - $2,239. You can expect to pay 1.0% less for groceries, 59.3% more for utilities, and 29.1% more for transportation.
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Transportation
58
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
28
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
51
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-6
395 Students
Public
Grades K-6
385 Students
Public
Grades K-6
786 Students
Public
Grades K-8
59 Students
Public
Grades K-8
705 Students
Public
Grades K-8
59 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
947 Students
Public
Grades K-8
705 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,016 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
602 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,346 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,304 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,609 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,292 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,192 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.