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600 Ortiz AveSand City, CA 93955
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Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace
1032 Walnut AveGreenfield, CA 93927
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939 Heather CirSalinas, CA 93906
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Pointe at Westlake
60 Stephanie DrSalinas, CA 93901
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2875 David AvePacific Grove, CA 93950
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436-436 Noice DrSalinas, CA 93906
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825 Casanova AveMonterey, CA 93940
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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 | $1,965 | $788 | $2,500 |
| Big Sur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $1,849 | $4,075 |
| Big Sur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,268 | $1,626 | $4,784 |
| Big Sur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,701 | $1,878 | $3,650 |
| 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 2 Beds unit found at Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace priced from $1,626. Pointe at Westlake in the South Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Sur apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,626 |
| Pointe at Westlake | Renaissance | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Cypress Landing | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $1,849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Sur, CA and Nearby
As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Big Sur area is the $2.85 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Independent in the in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $4,275. The second greatest value Big Sur apartment is the Plan B Model at Surfside Apartments starting at $3,050 with a $3.11 price per square foot in the Villa Del Monte 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Independent | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| Surfside Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.11 |
| Santa Lucia | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.23 |
| Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Cypress Creek | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Cypress Landing | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Bella Linda Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Cambridge Court | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
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