Kinsley Yard
2801 Grewal Pky,
Modesto, CA 95356
1-3 Beds | $2,295 - $2,995
Rental Market Trends in Modesto, CA
What is the average rent in Modesto, CA?
$1,493/month
Average Rent
630 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Modesto, CA is $1,493 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,558/month, which means Modesto rent prices are 4% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Modesto, you can expect to pay about $1,150 per month for a studio, $1,493 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,771 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,182 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Modesto, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $34 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2025
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Rent Ranges in Modesto, CA
Last Updated March 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
9%
Below $700/month
28%
$700 - $1,000/month
27%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
28%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Modesto?
Based on current rent prices, Southeast Modesto, Southwest Modesto and Northwest Modesto are the most affordable neighborhoods in Modesto.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Modesto?
Based on current rent prices, North Modesto, Northeast Modesto and Northwest Modesto are the most expensive neighborhoods in Modesto.
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Which Modesto neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Modesto with the most apartments available are Northwest Modesto, North Modesto and Northeast Modesto .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Modesto, CA?
Because the average rent in Modesto is $1,493, you’ll want to make about $4,976 per month or $59,712 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Modesto, CA is 12.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Modesto is 18.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,150 - $2,182. You can expect to pay 3.6% more for groceries, 41.5% more for utilities, and 22.2% more for transportation.
How does Modesto, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Modesto, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$717/month
$1,695/month
One Bedroom
$1,295/month
$1,712/month
Two Bedroom
$1,714/month
$2,007/month
Three Bedroom
$1,587/month
$2,603/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.