Modesto, CA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,986
1-year change
-1.8%
$-37/mo
5-year change
+22.2%
$361/mo
10-year change
+82.7%
$899/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Modesto

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$957/mo0.0%
2016$1,083/mo+13.2%+13.2%
2017$1,175/mo+8.5%+22.8%
2018$1,260/mo+7.2%+31.7%
2019$1,334/mo+5.9%+39.4%
2020$1,423/mo+6.7%+48.7%
2021$1,577/mo+10.8%+64.8%
2022$1,813/mo+15.0%+89.4%
2023$1,835/mo+1.2%+91.7%
2024$1,912/mo+4.2%+99.8%
2025$2,024/mo+5.9%+111.5%
2026$1,996/mo-1.4%+108.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Modesto changed since 2015?

Median rent in Modesto, CA was $961 in 2015-01 and is $1,986 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,025 per month over 11 years.

How much has Modesto rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Modesto, CA has changed +22.2% ($361 per month). The current median is $1,986.

What has rent in Modesto done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Modesto, CA has changed +82.7% ($899 per month). It is now $1,986.

Is rent in Modesto going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Modesto, CA has decreased -1.8% ($-37/mo). Current median: $1,986.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.