Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA from $600 (16 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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City Center Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Center Plaza

1530-1534 Fremont BlvdSeaside, CA 93955
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Glenhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenhaven Apartments

415 Williams RdSalinas, CA 93905
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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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Cheapest Available Monterey County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monterey County, CA is a Studio unit found at Laurel Tree in the North Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,740. Vanderhurst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monterey County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laurel TreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,740
Vanderhurst1BR 1B1BR,1BA$1,750
Garden CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$1,753
Boronda ManorStudio E1BStudio,1BA$1,854
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monterey County area is the $2.95 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Cypress Creek in the in the West Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,952. The second greatest value Monterey County apartment is the 255 Larkin St Model at 255 Larkin St, Unit Apartment 1 starting at $2,995 with a $3.00 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.
Cypress Creek2x22BR,2BA$2.95
255 Larkin St, Unit Apartment 1255 Larkin St2BR,1BA$3.00
The IndependentOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.22
131 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey131L092BR,1BA$2.79
AMI-3050 SUNSET AVE.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.77
93 North2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.08
Vanderhurst1BR 1B1BR,1BA$2.33
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Garden CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$2.61
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2.99

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 Laurel Tree listed at $1,740.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Monterey County Apartment is $1,750 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 $2,350 at 93 North.

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 $3,100.

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