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263 Monroe St

MontereyCA93940

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Monterey, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Monterey, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/06/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Town$2,947$1,6954
Monterey Vista$3,300$1,85021
New Monterey$3,300$1,69526
Old Monterey$3,995$2,1504
Skyline Forest$4,300$1,69533
Outer Monterey$4,600$788120
Casanova Oak Knoll$4,628$78874
Del Monte Grove Laguna Grande$4,628$78875
Villa Del Monte$4,680$78877
Old Monterey Business District$4,732$78886

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875
Monterey TownhouseStudio RenoStudio,1BA$2,101
Pacific Grove Senior LivingStudio - Lake ParkStudio,1BA$2,400
Monterey Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,400
SeaBreeze Apartment HomesB12BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
255 Larkin St, Unit No. 3255 Larkin St2BR,1BA$2.90
Surfside ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1.5BA$3.11
464-472 Ramona Avenue - Monterey2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.07
Footprints on the BaySeabreeze2BR,1BA$4.10
Monterey Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.82
305 19th St, Unit Apartment 4305 19th St2BR,1BA$3.47
SeagroveA1.11BR,1BA$4.62
The Shangri La Apartments2 Bedroom Large Renovated with Balcony2BR,1BA$3.95
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.75
1191 Birch Ave, Unit Studio behind the gate1191 Birch AveStudio ,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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