Modesto, CA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,022
1-year change
+1.8%
$36/mo
5-year change
+19.6%
$332/mo
10-year change
+81.8%
$910/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Modesto

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$965/mo—0.0%
2016$1,092/mo+13.2%+13.2%
2017$1,184/mo+8.4%+22.7%
2018$1,278/mo+7.9%+32.4%
2019$1,343/mo+5.1%+39.2%
2020$1,435/mo+6.9%+48.7%
2021$1,586/mo+10.5%+64.4%
2022$1,824/mo+15.0%+89.0%
2023$1,847/mo+1.3%+91.4%
2024$1,919/mo+3.9%+98.9%
2025$1,985/mo+3.4%+105.7%
2026$1,998/mo+0.7%+107.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Modesto changed since 2015?

Median rent in Modesto, CA was $969 in 2015-01 and is $2,022 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,053 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 +19.6% ($332 per month). The current median is $2,022.

What has rent in Modesto done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Modesto, CA has changed +81.8% ($910 per month). It is now $2,022.

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

Year over year, median rent in Modesto, CA has increased +1.8% ($36/mo). Current median: $2,022.

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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.