Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA

Prices and availability in Modesto, CA were last updated on 23 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Modesto, CA are: Stoneybrook Apartments, The Marc, Chardonnay Ridge, THE VILLAS AT VILLAGGIO and Brooks Landing.

The average rent in Modesto, CA is $1,711.

The price range for a studio apartment in Modesto, CA is between $1,385 and $2,395.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is between $700 and $2,392.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is between $1,273 and $2,763.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is between $1,067 and $6,150.

In Modesto, 41% of the residents are renting compared to 59% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of Modesto's rentals, 44% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 43% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Modesto is 40 years old, with 11% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which 96% are garden-style apartment communities, 2% are mid-sized buildings, and 2% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Modesto are around 4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 43% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 47% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.