Apartments for Rent in Knights Ferry, CA

Apartments for rent in Knights Ferry offer a rare opportunity to live in one of California's most historic communities. Home to the longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi River at 330 feet in length, this small unincorporated community preserves the charm of California's Gold Rush era. Located about 30 miles east of Modesto along the Stanislaus River, Knights Ferry began in 1849 when Dr. William Knight established a ferry crossing that soon became a thriving settlement.

The community features California's oldest operating general store (built in 1852), the historic Lewis Dent House, and the Knights Ferry Community Church. The Knights Ferry Recreation Area along the Stanislaus River offers seasonal rafting from April through October. The area experiences a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters typical of California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Knights Ferry provides convenient access to employment opportunities in Modesto and other Central Valley communities. The nearby town of Oakdale offers shopping and services, with average one-bedroom apartment rents around $728 per month, significantly lower than California's state average of $2,179. While Knights Ferry maintains a population of just over 100 residents, it combines historical character with access to outdoor recreation.