Modesto, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Modesto, CA?
Last updated January 5, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Modesto, CA is $1,935.
$1,935
+$35
+$85
335
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $7,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 3 |
| $900 | 10 |
| $1,000 | 6 |
| $1,100 | 6 |
| $1,200 | 13 |
| $1,300 | 20 |
| $1,400 | 23 |
| $1,500 | 26 |
| $1,600 | 31 |
| $1,700 | 30 |
| $1,800 | 32 |
| $1,900 | 35 |
| $2,000 | 19 |
| $2,100 | 25 |
| $2,200 | 22 |
| $2,300 | 19 |
| $2,400 | 29 |
| $2,500 | 28 |
| $2,600 | 11 |
| $2,700 | 9 |
| $2,800 | 12 |
| $2,900 | 11 |
| $3,000 | 5 |
| $3,100 | 6 |
| $3,200 | 6 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 2 |
| $4,000 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 3 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $85 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,850 | $1,950 |
| Feb | $1,850 | No data |
| Mar | $1,900 | No data |
| Apr | $1,916 | No data |
| May | $1,900 | No data |
| Jun | $2,100 | No data |
| Jul | $1,950 | No data |
| Aug | $1,900 | No data |
| Sep | $1,950 | No data |
| Oct | $1,895 | No data |
| Nov | $1,890 | No data |
| Dec | $1,864 | No data |
Market temperature
The Modesto, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Modesto, CA is 3% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Modesto, CA?
The average rent in Modesto, CA is $1,935.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Modesto, CA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Modesto, CA is $1,295 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is $1,495 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is $1,800 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is $2,350 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Modesto, CA is $2,873 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Modesto, CA?
Houses in Modesto, CA rent between $800 - $7,000 with an average rent of $1,935.
8. How has the rent in Modesto, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Modesto, CA increased by $85
9. How much has the rent in Modesto, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Modesto, CA increased by $35
10. How many available rentals are there in Modesto, CA?
There are currently 335 rentals available in Modesto, CA.
11. How do rent prices in Modesto, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Modesto, CA is $1,935 — 3.01% lower the national average of $1,995.