What's the average rent in Modesto, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Modesto, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Modesto, CA is $1,899 per month, which is 2% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,899

0.2%$4 increase month-over-month

-1.0%-$19 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

296

APARTMENTS

$1,614

HOUSES

$2,379

TOWNHOUSES

$2,000

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Modesto, CA at $1,614 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,379 per month. Townhomes average $2,000 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$1,807
3 Bedrooms	$2,399
4 Bedrooms	$2,850
All	$1,899

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Modesto, CA is $1,500 per month, followed by $1,807 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,399 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,850 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,495
2 Bedrooms	$2,000
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,000

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Modesto, CA is $1,495 per month, followed by $2,000 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $2,200 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,250
2 Bedrooms	$1,795
3 Bedrooms	$2,195
4 Bedrooms	$2,500
All	$1,750

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is $1,250 per month, followed by $1,795 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,195 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$1,800
3 Bedrooms	$2,400
4 Bedrooms	$2,999
All	$2,379

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Modesto, CA is $1,500 per month, followed by $1,800 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,400 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,999 for a 4 bedroom house.