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Looking to rent in Modesto? Here are 10 listings for less than $1,300 a month

Looking for a place to rent in Modesto? It might cost more than you think.

Modesto renters can expect to pay an average of $1,995 per month across all property types, according to the latest data from real estate website Zillow.

That’s nearly $1,000 less than California’s average monthly rent of $2,800.

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The Modesto Bee looked through available rentals in Modesto to find prices below the city’s average of $1,995 per month. Getty Images

While the most expensive places to rent in California are generally found in coastal metropolitan areas, including San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles, Modesto’s average is only about 5% lower than the national average of $2,100.

The Modesto Bee looked through available listings in Modesto to find rental prices below the city’s average rate of $1,995 per month.

Here’s where you can find the most affordable rentals in Modesto:

According to the latest data from Zillow, Modesto renters can expect to pay an average of $1,995 per month across all property types.
According to the latest data from Zillow, Modesto renters can expect to pay an average of $1,995 per month across all property types. Colleen Michaels/iStockphoto Getty Images

Where can I find cheapest places to rent in Modesto?

As of Friday, June 27, Zillow listed about 250 rental properties available in Modesto.

Some of the lowest rental prices were found in the Bystrom and Parklawn neighborhoods, as well as in downtown and central Modesto.

Where can I rent for under $1,300 a month in Modesto?

As of Friday, June 27, these were 10 apartments and homes available to rent for less than $1,300 a month, according to Zillow:

  1. $995 per month — 708 River Road, Modesto
  2. $995 per month — 916 Third St., Modesto
  3. $1,000 per month — 703 13th St., Modesto
  4. $1,000 per month — 1215 G St., Modesto
  5. $1,150 per month — 411 E St., Modesto

  6. $1,200 per month — 211 Burney St., Modesto

  7. $1,207 per month — 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto

  8. $1,250 per month — 1111 East Fairmont Ave., Modesto

  9. $1,250 per month — 409 High St., Modesto

  10. $1,295 per month — 716 18th St., Modesto
The Modesto Bee looked through available rentals in Modesto to find prices below the city’s average of $1,995 per month.
The Modesto Bee looked through available rentals in Modesto to find prices below the city’s average of $1,995 per month. courtneyk Getty Images

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Angela Rodriguez
The Modesto Bee
Angela Rodriguez is a service journalism reporter for The Bee. She is a graduate of Sacramento State with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. During her time there, she worked on the State Hornet covering arts and entertainment.
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