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600 Ortiz AveSand City, CA 93955
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12767 Oak Glen Dr
Carmel ValleyCA93924
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12649 Oakglen DrCarmel Valley, CA 93924
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420 Reservation RdMarina, CA 93933
19115 Garden Valley Way
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Big Sur, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Big Sur?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sur Studio Apartments | $1,986 | $788 | $2,500 |
| Big Sur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,681 | $1,400 | $5,600 |
| Big Sur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,387 | $1,626 | $8,781 |
| Big Sur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,015 | $1,878 | $5,500 |
| Big Sur 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $2,095 | $2,095 |
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Cheapest Available Big Sur Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Big Sur, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3068 Redwood Dr in the Outer Monterey neighborhood priced from $1,400. Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,626. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Sur apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3068 Redwood Dr | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,626 |
| Pointe at Westlake | Abby Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,789 |
| 12649 Oakglen Dr | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Sur, CA and Nearby
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Big Sur area is the $3.04 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Cypress Creek in the in the West Salinas neighborhood starting from $3,035. The second greatest value Big Sur apartment is the Plan D Model at Cypress Landing starting at $2,317 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the West Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Big Sur apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
| Cypress Landing | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Plaza Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 12649 Oakglen Dr | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Woodside Park | 1x1AR1T2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Cambridge Court | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 3068 Redwood Dr | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
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What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Big Sur?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Big Sur is at Pointe at Westlake listed at $1,789.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Sur Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Sur Apartment is $1,400 at 3068 Redwood Dr.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Big Sur is starting from $1,626 at Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace.
What is the most affordable Big Sur Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Big Sur Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace and starts from $1,878.
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