Rent in Modesto, CA
Across Modesto's 10 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,713 a month, with figures from $1,389–$1,824. The highest typical rent is in 95356 ($1,824) and the lowest in 95358 ($1,389). 7 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Stanislaus County pay about 0.71% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,276 | $655–$1,276 | 10 |
| 1 bed | $1,339 | $907–$1,757 | 10 |
| 2 beds | $1,713 | $1,389–$1,824 | 10 |
| 3 beds | $1,960 | $1,624–$2,410 | 10 |
| 4 beds | $2,313 | $1,774–$2,827 | 10 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Modesto ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Modesto, CA?
- About $1,713 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $1,389–$1,824. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Modesto, CA?
- About $1,339 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $907–$1,757. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Modesto, CA?
- About $1,960 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $1,624–$2,410. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Modesto, CA?
- About $1,276 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $655–$1,276. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Modesto, CA?
- About $2,313 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $1,774–$2,827. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Modesto ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 95356 has the highest typical rent at $1,824 a month, and 95358 the lowest at $1,389.
- What is the property tax rate in Modesto, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Stanislaus County pay a typical 0.71% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Modesto rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).