Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Monterey Neighborhood of Monterey, CA from $600 (110 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Monterey area of Monterey.

property at 541 Wave St

$1,795 - $1,850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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541 Wave St

MontereyCA93940
property at 763-765 Taylor St

$1,950 - $2,950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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763-765 Taylor St

MontereyCA93940

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666 Casanova Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

666 Casanova Ave

666 Casanova AveMonterey, CA 93940
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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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832haw
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

832haw

832-843 Hawthorne StMonterey, CA 93940
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RM1972I
1 Bedroom Apartments

RM1972I

1972 Irving 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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696casa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

696casa

696 Casanova AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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CM237L
1 Bedroom Apartments

CM237L

237 LIGHTHOUSEMonterey, CA 93940
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RM480P
1 Bedroom Apartments

RM480P

480 Prescott AveMonterey, CA 93940
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456dela
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

456dela

456 Dela Vina AveMonterey, CA 93940
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RM724S
1 Bedroom Apartments

RM724S

724 Spencer StMonterey, CA 93940
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RM775S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RM775S

775 Spencer StMonterey, CA 93940
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DayStar Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

DayStar Apartments

412 Dela Vina AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Outer Monterey, Monterey, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Monterey Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Monterey area of Monterey, CA is a Studio unit found at 1132-1136 Phoenix Ave priced from $1,814. 832haw has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Outer Monterey apartments for rent in Monterey, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1132-1136 Phoenix AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,814
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875
lasalle1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950
Marina CrescentSeascape1BR,1BA$1,960
RM1972I1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,975
Marina Del Sol Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
RM480P1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,200
Bella Linda ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2,200
Seabreeze Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Monterey, CA

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Monterey area is the $3.69 price per square foot Residence 1 Luxury Model at Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment Homes in the in the Outer Monterey neighborhood starting from $4,241. The second greatest value Outer Monterey apartment is the 131L09 Model at 131 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey starting at $2,600 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Monterey apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.69
131 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey131L092BR,1BA$2.76
AMI-3050 SUNSET AVE.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.99
3039 Marina Drive - Marina3039m08a2BR,1.5BA$3.13
Lake View Terrace Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.30
RM775S2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.53
Marina Del Sol Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.60
Bella Linda ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$3.26
RM1972I1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.14
Marina CrescentSeascape1BR,1BA$3.33

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Outer Monterey, Monterey, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Monterey Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Monterey?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Monterey is at 1132-1136 Phoenix Ave listed at $1,814.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Monterey Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Monterey Apartment is $1,873 at 1132-1136 Phoenix Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Monterey Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Monterey is starting from $2,200 at Bella Linda Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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