Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Monterey Business District Monterey, CA from $1,600 (17 Rentals)

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Presidio Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Presidio Apartments

1100 McClellan AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Sloat Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sloat Apartments

650 Sloat AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Bldg A
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bldg A

230 Lighthouse AveMonterey, CA 93940

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Mar Vista Drive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mar Vista Drive

66-98 Mar Vista DrMonterey, CA 93940
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501-555 Ocean Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

501-555 Ocean Ave

501-555 Ocean AveMonterey, CA 93940
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422 Alvarado St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

422 Alvarado St

422 Alvarado StMonterey, CA 93940
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CM237L
1 Bedroom Apartments

CM237L

237 LIGHTHOUSEMonterey, CA 93940

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Old Monterey Business District, Monterey, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Monterey Business District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Monterey Business District area of Monterey, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Monterey Pines Apartments priced from $2,400. 812 Park Avenue - Monterey has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,600. Here are the most affordable Old Monterey Business District apartments for rent in Monterey, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monterey Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,400
812 Park Avenue - Monterey2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,600
131 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey131Lr09b2BR,1BA$2,600
Pacific Vista2X1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$3,351
Footprints on the BaySeabreeze2BR,1BA$3,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Monterey Business District, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Monterey Business District area is the $2.76 price per square foot 131L09 Model at 131 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey in the in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Old Monterey Business District apartment is the Seabreeze Model at Footprints on the Bay starting at $3,750 with a $4.27 price per square foot in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Monterey Business District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
131 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey131L092BR,1BA$2.76
Footprints on the BaySeabreeze2BR,1BA$4.27
Monterey Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.82
Pacific Vista2X1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$3.94
Coastal Senior Residences at The Park LaneThe Seabreeze - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$7.01
812 Park Avenue - Monterey2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Monterey Business District Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Monterey Business District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Monterey Business District Apartment is $2,400 at Monterey Pines Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Monterey Business District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Monterey Business District is starting from $2,600 at 812 Park Avenue - Monterey.

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