
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Big Sur, CA from $700 (11 Rentals)
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Pointe at Westlake

Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace

Cambridge Court

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Monterey Townhouse

Mar Vista Drive

213 Ellis St
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Big Sur, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Big Sur?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Big Sur Studio Apartments | $1,920 | $788 | $2,895 |
Big Sur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $1,711 | $5,600 |
Big Sur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,187 | $1,626 | $10,000+ |
Big Sur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $1,878 | $3,300 |
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 Studio unit found at Pointe at Westlake in the South Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,574. 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 |
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Pointe at Westlake | Elvy | Studio,1BA | $1,574 |
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,626 |
Cambridge Court | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,711 |
Monterey Townhouse | Studio Reno | Studio,1BA | $1,889 |
Mar Vista Drive | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Sur, CA and Nearby
As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Big Sur area is the $3.12 price per square foot 2 + 2 -1025sqft Model at Ocean View at Pacific Grove Apartments in the in the Outer Monterey neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Big Sur apartment is the 2x1BR1T2 Model at Woodside Park starting at $2,930 with a $2.87 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ocean View at Pacific Grove Apartments | 2 + 2 -1025sqft | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
Woodside Park | 2x1BR1T2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
The Independent | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Cypress Landing | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
Pointe at Northridge | Del Rio | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Northpoint Apartments | Northpoint 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.11 |
Palm Court Apartments | Aragon with Carport | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Cambridge Court | Plan B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
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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 Pointe at Westlake listed at $1,574.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Sur Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Sur Apartment is $1,711 at Cambridge Court.
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 $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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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