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How much does it cost to rent a home in Monterey?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Monterey 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,048 | $2,550 | $7,487 |
Monterey 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,809 | $3,450 | $9,000 |
Monterey 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,349 | $4,600 | $9,950 |
Monterey 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $12,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Monterey, CA
Pricing Updated: 06/06/2025Current apartment rentals in the Monterey, CA area range in price from $788 to $9,746 with an overall median price of $4,111. The three Monterey neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Town at $1,695, Monterey Vista at $1,850, and New Monterey at $1,695. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Monterey Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Old Town | $2,947 | $1,695 | 4 |
Monterey Vista | $3,300 | $1,850 | 21 |
New Monterey | $3,300 | $1,695 | 26 |
Old Monterey | $3,995 | $2,150 | 4 |
Skyline Forest | $4,300 | $1,695 | 33 |
Outer Monterey | $4,600 | $788 | 120 |
Casanova Oak Knoll | $4,628 | $788 | 74 |
Del Monte Grove Laguna Grande | $4,628 | $788 | 75 |
Villa Del Monte | $4,680 | $788 | 77 |
Old Monterey Business District | $4,732 | $788 | 86 |
Cheapest Available Monterey Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Monterey, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 832haw in the Outer Monterey neighborhood priced from $1,875. Monterey Townhouse in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,101. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monterey apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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832haw | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Monterey Townhouse | Studio Reno | Studio,1BA | $2,101 |
Pacific Grove Senior Living | Studio - Lake Park | Studio,1BA | $2,400 |
Monterey Pines Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
SeaBreeze Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey, CA
As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monterey area is the $2.90 price per square foot 255 Larkin St Model at 255 Larkin St, Unit No. 3 in the in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Monterey 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 Monterey apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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255 Larkin St, Unit No. 3 | 255 Larkin St | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Surfside Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.11 |
464-472 Ramona Avenue - Monterey | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Footprints on the Bay | Seabreeze | 2BR,1BA | $4.10 |
Monterey Pines Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.82 |
305 19th St, Unit Apartment 4 | 305 19th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
Seagrove | A1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
The Shangri La Apartments | 2 Bedroom Large Renovated with Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $3.95 |
832haw | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
1191 Birch Ave, Unit Studio behind the gate | 1191 Birch Ave | Studio ,1BA | $4.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey
What type of rentals are currently available in Monterey?
There are currently 390 Apartments for Rent in Monterey, CA with pricing that ranges from $788 to $9,746. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monterey ranging from $1,500 to $12,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Monterey?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Monterey ranges from $1,500 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,501.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Monterey?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Monterey range from $3,250 to $8,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,450 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,995.
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