Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA from $600 (27 Rentals)

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9 Sun St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Sun St

9 Sun StSalinas, CA 93901
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Glenhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenhaven Apartments

415 Williams RdSalinas, CA 93905
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City Center Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Center Plaza

1530-1534 Fremont BlvdSeaside, CA 93955
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The Reef Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Reef Apartments

333 W Laurel DrSalinas, CA 93906
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Marina Beach Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marina Beach Apartments

3270 Del Monte BlvdMarina, CA 93933
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Vista Point Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Point Apartments

650 Jewell AvePacific Grove, CA 93950
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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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Monarch Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monarch Apartments

2 Moreland AvePacific Grove, CA 93950

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Sloat Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sloat Apartments

650 Sloat AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Vanderhurst
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vanderhurst

307 S Vanderhurst AveKing City, CA 93930
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Cheapest Available Monterey County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monterey County, CA is a Studio unit found at SunBay Apartments in the Laguna Grande neighborhood priced from $1,635. Vanderhurst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monterey County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SunBay ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,635
Vanderhurst1BR 1B1BR,1BA$1,700
923 Walnut1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,825
1132-1136 Phoenix Ave1Bed/1Ba1BR,1BA$1,873
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875
Monterey TownhouseStudio RenoStudio,1BA$1,953
Marina CrescentSeascape1BR,1BA$1,960
Boronda ManorOne Bedroom A1A/A1B1BR,1BA$1,990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monterey County area is the $0.34 price per square foot 305 19th St Model at 305 19th St, Unit 2 in the in the Outer Monterey neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Monterey County apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at RC15VC starting at $3,600 with a $2.65 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Monterey County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
305 19th St, Unit 2305 19th St2BR,1BA$0.34
RC15VC3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.65
Palm Court ApartmentsGalicia with Garage3BR,2BA$2.79
1120 McClellan Ave, Unit Apt 31120 McClellan Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.67
456dela2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.37
131 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey131Lr09b2BR,1BA$2.48
Woodside Park2x2AR1T2 - Reno2BR,2BA$2.92
1118al2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.87
Vanderhurst1BR 1B1BR,1BA$2.27
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monterey County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Monterey County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Monterey County is at SunBay Apartments listed at $1,635.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Monterey County Apartment is $1,700 at Vanderhurst.

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

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

What is the most affordable Monterey County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Monterey County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Plaza Apartments and starts from $3,300.

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