Cheap Apartments for Rent near Big Sur, CA from $1,300 (50 Rentals)

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Monterey Townhouse
$2,107 - $3,057
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Monterey Townhouse

825 Casanova AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Sheridan Park
$2,109 - $2,615
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sheridan Park

1450 N 1st StSalinas, CA 93906
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Cypress Creek
$2,389 - $3,127
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Cypress Creek

162-162 Casentini StSalinas, CA 93907
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Pacific Vista
$2,410
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 11

Pacific Vista

57 Soledad DrMonterey, CA 93940
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Woodside Park
$2,901 - $3,156
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Woodside Park

1040 Riker StSalinas, CA 93901
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923 Walnut
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923 Walnut

923 Walnut AveGreenfield, CA 93927
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336 Central Ave
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336 Central Ave

336 Central AveSalinas, CA 93901
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University Apartments
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University Apartments

921 University AveSalinas, CA 93901
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233/235 Carmel Ave
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233/235 Carmel Ave

233-235 Carmel AveMarina, CA 93933
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Mar Vista Drive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mar Vista Drive

66-98 Mar Vista DrMonterey, CA 93940
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394 Reservation Rd
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394 Reservation Rd

394 Reservation RdMarina, CA 93933
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71 Navajo Drive
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71 Navajo Drive

71 Navajo DrSalinas, CA 93906
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DayStar Apartments
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DayStar Apartments

412 Dela Vina AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Big Sur, CA Local Guide

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 Plaza Grande Homes in the West Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,366. Cambridge Court in the West Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,789. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Sur apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza Grande Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,366
Cambridge CourtPlan E1Studio,1BA$1,789
Pointe at WestlakeTrinity1BR,1BA$1,944
Marina CrescentSeascape1BR,1BA$1,960
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2,100
Monterey TownhouseStudio RenoStudio,1BA$2,107
Sheridan Park1x1 upper renovated1BR,1BA$2,109
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2,125
Bella Linda ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2,150
233/235 Carmel Ave1 bedroom / 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Sur, CA and Nearby

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Big Sur area is the $2.79 price per square foot Galicia with Garage Model at Palm Court Apartments in the in the North Salinas neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Big Sur apartment is the 2x1BR1T2 Model at Woodside Park starting at $3,136 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the South Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Big Sur apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Court ApartmentsGalicia with Garage3BR,2BA$2.79
Woodside Park2x1BR1T22BR,1BA$3.07
Cypress Creek2x22BR,2BA$3.10
Plaza Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.91
Laurel GroveTHE GROVE2BR,1BA$3.17
740 Crocker Ave1bedroom 1 bath upstairs1BR,1BA$3.30
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Bella Linda ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.19
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.13
Plaza Grande Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.32

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Big Sur Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Big Sur?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Big Sur is at Cambridge Court 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 $1,366 at Plaza Grande Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Big Sur Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Big Sur is starting from $2,344 at Cypress Landing.

What is the most affordable Big Sur Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Big Sur Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Palm Court Apartments and starts from $3,400.

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