← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Modesto, CA, over the past three years
Rent in Modesto, CA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,021
1-year change
+1.0%
3-year change
+6.4%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.0%
Rents in Modesto rose +1.0%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.0% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Modesto, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,021 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,010 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,005 |
| May 2026 | $2,000 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,004 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,001 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,004 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,987 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,982 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,974 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,990 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,998 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,001 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,000 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,992 |
| May 2025 | $1,991 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,993 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,986 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,973 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,962 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,969 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,980 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,967 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,954 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,948 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,957 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,951 |
| May 2024 | $1,940 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,927 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,922 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,907 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,897 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,891 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,903 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,912 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,913 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,899 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,590 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,090 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,330 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,740 |
City typical rent × CA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 95350 | $1,965 | +2.3% |
| 95351 | $1,721 | – |
| 95354 | $1,758 | +3.9% |
| 95355 | $2,080 | +2.3% |
| 95356 | $2,110 | +0.4% |
| 95357 | $2,398 | – |
| 95358 | $2,575 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Modesto
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Modesto, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +0.4% to +3.9%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.