Apartments Under $1,200 in Modesto, CA

This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Modesto stands at $1,500, with the majority falling between $1,100 and $1,710. Out of the 485 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Modesto, 34 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 7% of the total available one-bedroom units in Modesto.

In July 2026, there is a diverse selection of apartments available for rent under $1,200 in Modesto, CA and the surrounding cities. The chart above displays the number of available apartments in Modesto, as well as the neighboring cities of Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Ceres, Ripon, Riverbank, Escalon, Gustine, Tracy, Hughson, Turlock, Lathrop, Manteca, Cortez, H Ilmar, Waterford, Denair, Atlanta, and Knights Ferry. Currently, the total inventory in the Modesto metro area for apartments in this price range stands at 22. With a range of options available, prospective renters can find affordable housing solutions that suit their needs and preferences in this vibrant area of California.

City	Apartments Under $1,200 in July	M/M % Change
Modesto, CA	12	+1.04%
Turlock, CA	3	+0.88%
Oakdale, CA	3	-0.57%
Lathrop, CA	1	+1.0%
Ripon, CA	1	+1.0%
Hughson, CA	1	+0.5%
Gustine, CA	1	+1.33%
Manteca, CA	1	+1.25%
Escalon, CA	0	+1.0%
Newman, CA	0	+1.5%

Available apartments under $1,200	57
Top amenities	Storage, Range / Oven, Microwave, Smoke Free Community, Garage Attached
Studio	7
1 Bedroom	15
Square footage	261 - 1,077