What's the average rent in Modesto, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Modesto, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Modesto, CA is $1,946 per month, which is about the same as the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,946

2.7%$51 increase month-over-month

-0.2%-$4 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

352

APARTMENTS

$1,627

HOUSES

$2,350

TOWNHOUSES

$1,695

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Modesto, CA at $1,627 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,350 per month. Townhomes average $1,695 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,475
2 Bedrooms	$1,795
3 Bedrooms	$2,350
4 Bedrooms	$2,795
All	$1,946

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Modesto, CA is $1,475 per month, followed by $1,795 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,350 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,795 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,495
2 Bedrooms	$1,667
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,695

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Modesto, CA is $1,495 per month, followed by $1,667 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $2,100 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,300
2 Bedrooms	$1,700
3 Bedrooms	$2,300
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,695

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is $1,300 per month, followed by $1,700 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,300 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,250
2 Bedrooms	$1,800
3 Bedrooms	$2,400
4 Bedrooms	$2,795
All	$2,350

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Modesto, CA is $1,250 per month, followed by $1,800 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,400 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,795 for a 4 bedroom house.