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Monterey, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Monterey, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Monterey, CA area range in price from $788 to $10,500 with an overall median price of $3,546. The three Monterey neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Monterey at $2,500, Old Town at $2,500, and Monterey Vista at $2,295. 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 Monterey$2,500$2,5001
Old Town$2,500$2,5001
Monterey Vista$2,990$2,2954
Skyline Forest$3,100$1,85015
Old Monterey Business District$3,450$2,29513
New Monterey$3,547$2,04517
Outer Monterey$4,175$78870
Casanova Oak Knoll$4,400$78838
Del Monte Grove Laguna Grande$4,400$78838
Villa Del Monte$4,400$78839

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. Ocean View at Pacific Grove Apartments in the Outer Monterey neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monterey apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875
Ocean View at Pacific Grove ApartmentsStudio - 430sqftStudio,1BA$1,975
Monterey TownhouseStudio RenoStudio,1BA$2,151

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey, CA

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monterey area is the $3.85 price per square foot Residence 1 Luxury Model at Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment Homes in the in the Outer Monterey neighborhood starting from $4,422. The second greatest value Monterey apartment is the 205 Dunecrest Ave Model at 205 Dunecrest Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,150 with a $3.15 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.
Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.85
205 Dunecrest Ave, Unit 1205 Dunecrest Ave2BR,2BA$3.15
The IndependentOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.83
464 Ramona Avenue - Monterey2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.22
Monterey Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.82
SeagroveA11BR,1BA$4.41
Pacific Vista2X1 Renovated2BR,1BA$3.78
Pacific Pines2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.19
Surfside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08
832haw0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey

What type of rentals are currently available in Monterey?

There are currently 375 Apartments for Rent in Monterey, CA with pricing that ranges from $788 to $10,500. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monterey ranging from $2,100 to $11,000.

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 $2,100 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,299.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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