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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3068 Redwood Dr1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,626
Cambridge CourtPlan E1Studio,1BA$1,651

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

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Big Sur area is the $3.11 price per square foot Plan B Model at Surfside Apartments in the in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Big Sur apartment is the Plan D Model at Cypress Landing starting at $2,306 with a $2.42 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Surfside ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1.5BA$3.11
Cypress LandingPlan D2BR,2BA$2.42
Plaza Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.86
Santa Lucia2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.23
Northpoint ApartmentsNorthpoint 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.23
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.04
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$3.11
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2.97
3068 Redwood Dr1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Big Sur

What type of rentals are currently available in Big Sur?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Big Sur, CA with pricing that ranges from $788 to $8,260. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Big Sur ranging from $950 to $9,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Big Sur?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Big Sur ranges from $950 to $9,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,293.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Big Sur?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Big Sur range from $1,878 to $4,732, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,795 to $7,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,095.

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