What is the average apartment size in Manteca?

The average size for a Manteca, CA apartment is 875 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Manteca?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Manteca is $2,068 per month, a 1.07% decrease from last years average of $2,091.

What is the average apartment size in Manteca?

The typical apartment in Manteca offers about 875 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Manteca, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Manteca?

The typical rent budget in Manteca ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Manteca?

In Manteca, 28% of households rent while 72% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Manteca is $2,068, a 1.07% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,091.

One-bedroom apartments provide 684 square feet for $1,818, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,134 offer 933 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,209 sq ft) for $2,641, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Manteca, CA

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,068	875 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,818	684 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,134	933 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,641	1,209 sq. ft.

Manteca, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Manteca, CA have decreased by 1.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,091 to $2,068.

What's the typical rent budget in Manteca, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Manteca, CA (50%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Manteca, CA?

7,603 or 28% of the households in Manteca, CA are renter-occupied while 19,323 or 72% are owner-occupied.

How Manteca Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Manteca	$2,068
Los Angeles	$2,740
San Francisco	$3,580
East Bay	$2,643
San Diego	$2,958
Long Beach	$2,645
Sacramento	$1,894
San Jose	$3,118
Oakland	$2,578
Tulare	$1,674
Santa Monica	$3,626
Ceres, CA	$1,574
Stockton, CA	$1,659
Lodi, CA	$1,940
Modesto, CA	$1,713
Tracy, CA	$2,470
Pleasanton, CA	$2,699
Antioch, CA	$2,131
Lathrop, CA	$2,677
Livermore, CA	$2,543
Turlock, CA	$1,651

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Manteca apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.