Average Rent in Modesto, CA
4 apartment buildings, 31 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,043/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,350/mo
Five Star Property Management
Properties
4
tracked daily
Units
31
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Modesto, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Modesto, CA Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Five Star Property Management
2132 Wylie Dr, Modesto, CA 95355, USA
Allstar Properties
1219 E St, Modesto, CA 95354, USA
Willow Grove
3400 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355, USA
Brooks Landing
3055 Floyd Ave, Modesto, CA 95355, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Five Star Property Management 2132 Wylie Dr, Modesto, CA 95355, USA | $1,350 | $1,946 | $1.67 | 3.6 (150) | 7 |
| 2 | Allstar Properties 1219 E St, Modesto, CA 95354, USA | $1,600 | $2,050 | $1.67 | 3 (21) | 4 |
| 3 | Willow Grove 3400 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355, USA | $1,645 | $1,770 | $2.14 | 3.4 (42) | 6 |
| 4 | Brooks Landing 3055 Floyd Ave, Modesto, CA 95355, USA | $1,953 | $2,206 | $2.29 | 4.5 (236) | 14 |
Explore Each Property
Five Star Property Management
3.6 (150)2132 Wylie Dr, Modesto, CA 95355, USA
Allstar Properties
3 (21)1219 E St, Modesto, CA 95354, USA
Willow Grove
3.4 (42)3400 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355, USA
Brooks Landing
4.5 (236)3055 Floyd Ave, Modesto, CA 95355, USA
Modesto, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Modesto, CA is $2,043 per month, based on 31 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,350 at Five Star Property Management to $1,953 at Brooks Landing.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,695/mo | $1,695/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,785/mo | $1,350/mo | 9 |
| 2 Bed | $2,082/mo | $1,400/mo | 17 |
| 3 Bed | $2,428/mo | $2,295/mo | 3 |
| 4 Bed | $2,900/mo | $2,900/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Modesto, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Modesto, CA averages $1,785/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,082/mo. At the local median household income of $77,899, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Modesto, CA at $1,609/mo. The current tracked market average runs 27% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Modesto, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Modesto, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$82,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,043/mo.
Comfortable income
$98,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,350/mo), you need to earn at least $54,000/year.
Median household income in Modesto, CA is $77,899 , about 21% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Modesto, CA
Overall prices in Modesto, CA runs above the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 105.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Modesto, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,043 |
| Utilities | $445 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,061 |
| Healthcare | $518 |
| Other goods and services | $828 |
| Estimated total | $5,462/mo |
Population
218,614
Median household income
$77,899
Census median rent
$1,609/mo
Rent as % of income
33.5%
Median age
35.4
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in California
How Modesto, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Modesto, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,841 | +39% | 35 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,773 | +36% | 28 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,549 | +25% | 23 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,310 | +62% | 22 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,364 | +16% | 22 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,319 | +14% | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Modesto, CA?
The average rent in Modesto, CA is $2,043 per month, based on 31 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Modesto, CA?
The lowest available rent in Modesto, CA starts at $1,350 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Modesto, CA average $1,785/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,350/mo across 9 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Modesto, CA average $2,082/mo. Units start from $1,400/mo across 17 units currently listed.
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