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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA from $600 (16 Rentals)
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Monterey County, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monterey County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey County Studio Apartments | $1,954 | $788 | $3,025 |
| Monterey County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,329 | $1,700 | $4,075 |
| Monterey County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,179 | $1,626 | $4,784 |
| Monterey County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,155 | $1,878 | $3,950 |
| Monterey County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $2,095 | $3,495 |
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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. 93 North in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monterey County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,626 |
| 93 North | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
| Pointe at Westlake | Renaissance | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Marina Beach Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Cypress Landing | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $1,849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA
As of July 21, 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 Two Bedroom Model at The Independent starting at $4,275 with a $2.85 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 225 Cypress Ave - Marina | Student Housing Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.59 |
| The Independent | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| 302 Ocean Ave, Unit 2 | 302 Ocean Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Surfside Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.11 |
| 464 Ramona Avenue - Monterey | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Cypress Creek | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Cypress Landing | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
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 $2,021.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monterey County?
The cheapest apartment in Monterey County is 93 North which is listed at $1,720, while the average apartment in Monterey County costs $3,218.
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 $711 which is $2,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monterey County.
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