What is the average apartment size in Modesto?

The average size for a Modesto, CA apartment is 786 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Modesto?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Modesto is $1,696 per month, a 0.72% decrease from last year’s average of $1,708.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Modesto?

In Modesto, studios rent for $1,277 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,546 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,836 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,107 per month

What is the average apartment size in Modesto?

The typical apartment in Modesto offers about 786 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Modesto?

Studio apartments in Modesto average 487 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 651 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 908 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,115 sq. ft.

Modesto, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Modesto?

The typical rent budget in Modesto ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Modesto?

In Modesto, 42% of households rent while 58% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Modesto is $1,696, a 0.72% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,708.

Studio Apartments at $1,277 offer the most budget-friendly option with 487 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 651 square feet for $1,546, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,836 offer 908 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,115 sq ft) for $2,107, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Modesto, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,696	786 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,277	487 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,546	651 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,836	908 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,107	1,115 sq. ft.

Modesto, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Modesto, CA have decreased by 0.72% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,708 to $1,696.

What's the typical rent budget in Modesto, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Modesto, CA (65%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Modesto, CA?

30,097 or 42% of the households in Modesto, CA are renter-occupied while 42,321 or 58% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Modesto, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Modesto City	$1,692

How Modesto Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Modesto	$1,696
Los Angeles	$2,762
East Bay	$2,685
San Francisco	$3,545
San Diego	$2,959
Oakland	$2,651
Sacramento	$1,921
Long Beach	$2,665
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Vallejo	$2,121
Stockton, CA	$1,657
Merced, CA	$1,596
Lodi, CA	$1,946
Manteca, CA	$2,068
Tracy, CA	$2,549
Turlock, CA	$1,643
Livermore, CA	$2,642
Brentwood, CA	$2,767
Atwater, CA	$1,384
Oakdale, CA	$1,648

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Modesto apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.