Studio Apartments for Rent in Big Sur, CA (11 Rentals)

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Pointe at Westlake
$1,896 - $1,968
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$1,761 - $2,654
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$1,896 - $2,789
Studio Apartments Available Apr 2

Pointe at Westlake

60 Stephanie DrSalinas, CA 93901
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Monterey Townhouse
$1,898 - $2,151
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$1,898 - $3,294
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Monterey Townhouse

825 Casanova AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Mar Vista Drive
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Mar Vista Drive

66-98 Mar Vista DrMonterey, CA 93940
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740 Crocker Ave
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740 Crocker Ave

740 Crocker AvePacific Grove, CA 93950
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Vista Townhouses
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Vista Townhouses

1001-1003 Amador AveSeaside, CA 93955

Big Sur, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Big Sur and Nearby Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Big Sur, CA is found at Footprints on the Bay in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood and is 465 square feet priced from $2,650. Monterey Townhouse has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 390 square feet and currently listed start at $1,913. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Big Sur:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Footprints on the BaySand Dollar465 Sq Ft$2,650
Monterey TownhouseStudio Reno390 Sq Ft$1,913
1132-1136 Phoenix AveStudio350 Sq Ft$1,814

Cheapest Available Big Sur and Nearby Studio Apartments

As of March 24, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Big Sur, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,814 at 1132-1136 Phoenix Ave in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood. The second most affordable Big Sur Studio is the Studio Reno Model at Monterey Townhouse starting at $1,913 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Big Sur is currently $2,116. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Big Sur:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1132-1136 Phoenix AveStudio$1,814
Monterey TownhouseStudio Reno$1,913
Footprints on the BaySand Dollar$2,650

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Big Sur Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Big Sur with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Big Sur is at 1132-1136 Phoenix Ave listed at $1,814.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Big Sur Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Big Sur is $2,116.

What is the largest available Studio Big Sur Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Big Sur is a 465 square feet unit starting from $2,650 at Footprints on the Bay.

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