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Rental Market Trends in Modesto, CA

What is the average rent in Modesto, CA?

$1,472/month

Average Rent

649 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

Modesto, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Modesto, CA is $1,472 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,645/month, which means Modesto rent prices are 11% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Modesto average $1,217 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Modesto average $1,472 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Modesto average $1,791 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Modesto average $2,204 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,217/month
413 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,472/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,791/month
902 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,204/month
1,209 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,360/month
630 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,893/month
948 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,385/month
1,258 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,887/month
2,146 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Modesto, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.3%, which averages out to $19 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Modesto, CA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Modesto, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
28% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Modesto?

Based on current rent prices, Southeast Modesto, Northwest Modesto and North Modesto are the most affordable neighborhoods in Modesto.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Modesto
$1,417/month
722 Sq Ft
Northwest Modesto
$1,590/month
694 Sq Ft
North Modesto
$1,669/month
680 Sq Ft
Northeast Modesto
$1,709/month
677 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Modesto?

Based on current rent prices, Northeast Modesto, North Modesto and Northwest Modesto are the most expensive neighborhoods in Modesto.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Modesto
$1,709/month
677 Sq Ft
North Modesto
$1,669/month
680 Sq Ft
Northwest Modesto
$1,590/month
694 Sq Ft
Southeast Modesto
$1,417/month
722 Sq Ft

Which Modesto neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Modesto with the most apartments available are Northwest Modesto, North Modesto and Northeast Modesto .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwest Modesto
$1,590/month
694 Sq Ft
North Modesto
$1,669/month
680 Sq Ft
Northeast Modesto
$1,709/month
677 Sq Ft
Southeast Modesto
$1,417/month
722 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Modesto, CA?

Because the average rent in Modesto is $1,472, you’ll want to make about $4,906 per month or $58,872 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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 $1,217 - $2,204. 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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Modesto, CA

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How does Modesto, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Modesto, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Southeast Modesto

Modesto, CA

Northeast Modesto

Modesto, CA

Studio
$751/month
$1,141/month
One Bedroom
$1,311/month
$1,505/month
Two Bedroom
$1,670/month
$1,880/month
Three Bedroom
$1,646/month
$2,279/month
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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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