How much is rent in and around the Central Valley? Take a look.
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Housing in Stanislaus County
Investigating how renters and homebuyers are making it work as the cost of living rises in Stanislaus County.
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Looking for an affordable apartment in Modesto? It might be harder than you think
Modesto has a severe housing shortage. Here’s how and when all the problems started.
How much is rent in and around the Central Valley? Take a look.
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Renters in Modesto face rising costs for apartments, as well as a tight market, making it hard to find a place to live.
Almost 80 percent of renters at Modesto’s larger apartment complexes (50 units or more) are charged between $1,000 and $1,500 monthly for apartments, many of which provide 800 square feet of living space or less.
Only 15 percent of those apartment rents are in the $700-to-$1,000 range, considered more affordable for people with average incomes in Stanislaus County.
Here’s a look at costs around Central Valley in June, according to RentCafé:
This story was originally published July 17, 2019 at 12:00 PM.
