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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Studio Apartments | $2,526 | $1,800 | $3,550 |
Monterey 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $1,700 | $5,695 |
| Monterey 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,517 | $2,495 | $9,592 |
There are currently 63 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Monterey, CA that range in price from $1,700 to $5,695. Outer Monterey, Casanova Oak Knoll and Del Monte Grove Laguna Grande are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Monterey with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Monterey | 18 | $2,550 | $1,700 |
| Casanova Oak Knoll | 9 | $2,650 | $1,700 |
| Del Monte Grove Laguna Grande | 9 | $2,650 | $1,700 |
| Villa Del Monte | 9 | $2,650 | $1,700 |
| New Monterey | 6 | $2,595 | $1,795 |
| Skyline Forest | 6 | $2,400 | $1,795 |
| Old Monterey Business District | 5 | $2,767 | $2,200 |
| Old Monterey | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Monterey, CA is found at The Independent in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood and is 994 square feet priced from $3,200. Coastal Senior Residences at The Park Lane has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 770 square feet and currently listed start at $5,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Monterey:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Independent | One Bedroom | 994 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| Coastal Senior Residences at The Park Lane | The Seabreeze - One Bedroom | 770 Sq Ft | $5,395 |
| 740 Crocker Ave | 1bedroom 1 bath upstairs | 725 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
| 501 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 720 Sq Ft | $2,350 |
| Pacific Grove Senior Living | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Peninsula | 652 Sq Ft | $2,595 |
| Surfside Apartments | One Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $2,650 |
| Monterey Townhouse | 1x1 Reno | 600 Sq Ft | $2,502 |
| 1132-1136 Phoenix Ave | 525 Sq Ft | $1,873 | |
| 832haw | 1BR/1.0BA | 500 Sq Ft | $1,875 |
As of July 03, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Monterey, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,875 at 832haw in the Outer Monterey neighborhood. The second most affordable Monterey 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model at 501 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey starting at $2,350 in the Skyline Forest neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Monterey is currently $2,711. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Monterey:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 832haw | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,875 |
| 501 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | $2,350 |
| 740 Crocker Ave | 1bedroom 1 bath upstairs | $2,395 |
| Monterey Townhouse | 1x1 Reno | $2,502 |
| Pacific Grove Senior Living | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Peninsula | $2,595 |
| Surfside Apartments | One Bedroom | $2,650 |
| The Independent | One Bedroom | $3,200 |
| Coastal Senior Residences at The Park Lane | The Seabreeze - One Bedroom | $5,395 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Monterey is at 832haw listed at $1,875.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Monterey is $2,711.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Monterey is a 994 square feet unit starting from $3,200 at The Independent.
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