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2100 Coffee Rd,
Modesto, CA 95355
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Rental Market Trends in Modesto, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Modesto, CA is $1,491/month.
Rent in Modesto is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,491/month
Average Rent
650 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.6%
Change / Year
349
Available Apartments
Modesto rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Modesto average $1,220 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Modesto average $1,491 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Modesto average $1,790 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Modesto average $2,249 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Modesto, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $9 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Modesto, CA
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
26%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
34%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Modesto?
Based on current rent prices, Northwest Modesto, North Modesto and Northeast Modesto are the most affordable neighborhoods in Modesto.
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Average Rent
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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.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Modesto, CA?
Because the average rent in Modesto is $1,491, you’ll want to make about $4,970 per month or $59,640 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 $1,220 - $2,249. You can expect to pay 0.9% less for groceries, 59.3% more for utilities, and 28.9% more for transportation.
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.
View the Modesto Area GuideStudio
$1,427/month
$1,150/month
One Bedroom
$1,418/month
$1,518/month
Two Bedroom
$1,694/month
$1,880/month
Three Bedroom
$1,987/month
$2,302/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Ceres
Avg Rent: $1,341/month
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Riverbank
Avg Rent: $1,475/month
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Ripon
Avg Rent: $1,724/month
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Turlock
Avg Rent: $1,490/month
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Denair
Avg Rent: $749/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Modesto?
The average rent in Modesto is $1,491 per month, which is 10.5% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Modesto?
The average rent for a house in Modesto, CA is $2,409 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Modesto?
The average rent for a townhome in Modesto, CA is $1,850 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Modesto?
Rents in Modesto, CA are increasing, with prices up 0.6% year-over-year and $9 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Modesto?
In Modesto, CA, 34% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.