Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA

Prices and availability in Modesto, CA were last updated on 4 May 2026.

The best apartments in Modesto, CA are: THE MARINA APARTMENTS, SIERRA GLEN, WINDSOR APARTMENTS, ALLURE AT 2920 and Stoneybrook Apartments.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Modesto, CA is between $1,175 and $1,895.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is between $1,022 and $3,907.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is between $1,022 and $5,174.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is between $1,022 and $6,150.

In Modesto, 42% of the residents are renting compared to 58% 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, 41% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 46% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Modesto are about 40 years old, on average. Of these, 11% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About 96% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 2% are mid-rises, and 2% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

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.