Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA from $600 (9 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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Cheapest Available Monterey County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monterey County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace priced from $1,626. Boronda Manor in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,657. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monterey County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,626
Boronda ManorOne Bedroom A1A/A1B1BR,1BA$1,657
Laurel TreeOpen Loft1BR,1BA$1,821

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monterey County area is the $0.59 price per square foot Student Housing Bed Model at 225 Cypress Ave - Marina in the in the Outer Monterey neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Monterey County apartment is the Galicia w/ Garage Model at Palm Court Apartments starting at $3,400 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the North Salinas 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.
225 Cypress Ave - MarinaStudent Housing Bed1BR,1BA$0.59
Palm Court ApartmentsGalicia w/ Garage3BR,2BA$2.79
Woodside Park2x2AR1T22BR,2BA$2.55
113 - 119 Gonda Street3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.88
Vanderhurst2BR 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Rio2BR,1BA$2.73
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.04
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
1370 Byron Drive - Salinas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.96
Boronda ManorOne Bedroom A1A/A1B1BR,1BA$2.90

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monterey County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Monterey County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Monterey County is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monterey County?

The cheapest apartment in Monterey County is Boronda Manor which is listed at $1,657, while the average apartment in Monterey County costs $3,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monterey County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Monterey County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Monterey County?

Cheap apartments in Monterey County have an average cost of $1,141 which is $2,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monterey County.

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