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Student Apartments for Rent in Modesto, CA

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  11. Building Photo - 501 Leon Ave
    10 BEDS, 6 BATHS
    $2,600

    501 Leon Ave

    501 Leon Ave, Modesto, CA 95351
  13. Building Photo - 900 17th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,108

    900 17th St

    900 17th St, Modesto, CA 95354
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Modesto at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,470
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28

Some Transit

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Modesto, CA Student Apartments for Rent

Student housing apartments in Modesto,CA give you the freedom and flexibility you need when you're searching for off-campus rentals. There's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment, like pricing. Some student housing offers by-the-bed pricing, which allows you to rent the bedroom but share a common area, kitchen, and living room with other students. In other apartment communities, you get a standard apartment, but the community caters to students with features like dedicated study areas or a shuttle bus to campus.

One benefit of choosing off-campus student housing is having fewer rules to follow than in dorms or other types of on-campus housing. However, that freedom comes with much more responsibility. For example, students in off-campus apartments will have to pay monthly rent and utilities. The apartment community might require renters' insurance, and you might have to pay a security deposit and application fee. When renting a student apartment off-campus, you'll have to undergo a credit and background check. And while off-campus housing is sometimes less expensive, you still might need to find a roommate or two to share expenses.

While there's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment in Modesto, CA, it's a big step toward adulthood. When selecting your off-campus apartment, look at the available services and amenities to make sure they fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Renting in Modesto

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Getting Around Modesto

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58

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
51

Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
28

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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James C. Enochs High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,420 Students
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Joseph A. Gregori High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,332 Students
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Fred C. Beyer High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,575 Students
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Modesto High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,516 Students
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Thomas Downey High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,145 Students
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Elizabeth Ustach Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,008 Students
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Daniel J. Savage Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
863 Students
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Roosevelt Junior High

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
777 Students
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Sonoma Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
463 Students
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El Vista Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
440 Students
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Freedom Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
661 Students
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Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
537 Students

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