Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA

Prices and availability in Modesto, CA were last updated on 26 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in Modesto, CA are: Brooks Landing, Black Walnut Square, THE MARINA APARTMENTS, MANCHESTER COURT and THE VILLAS AT VILLAGGIO.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Modesto, CA is between $1,175 and $2,595.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is between $800 and $5,923.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is between $1,067 and $7,229.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is between $1,067 and $2,500.

In Modesto 41% of the housing is rented out compared to 59% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Modesto's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 44% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 43% 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.