Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA from $600 (26 Rentals)

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9 Sun St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Sun St

9 Sun StSalinas, CA 93901
Furnished
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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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Cheapest Available Monterey County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monterey County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 923 Walnut priced from $1,795. Boronda Manor in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monterey County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
923 Walnut1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Boronda ManorOne Bedroom A1A/A1B1BR,1BA$1,799
Vanderhurst1BR 1B1BR,1BA$1,800
1132-1136 Phoenix AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,814
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,825
lasalle1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,865
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$1,869
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$1,891
Laurel TreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,916

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monterey County area is the $2.65 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at RC15VC in the starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Monterey County 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 Monterey County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RC15VC3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.65
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
Palm Court ApartmentsAragon with Carport1BR,1BA$2.77
Vanderhurst1BR 1B1BR,1BA$2.40
Pointe at Harden RanchSanta Catalina1BR,1BA$3.03
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2.78
Garden CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$3.22
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$3.10

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 1132-1136 Phoenix Ave listed at $1,814.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Monterey County Apartment is $1,795 at 923 Walnut.

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 $2,170 at Cambridge Court.

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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