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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. Laurel Tree in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,749. 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
Laurel TreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,749
Pointe at WestlakeMallory StudioStudio,1BA$1,834
Boronda ManorOne Bedroom A1A/A1B1BR,1BA$1,863
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA

As of August 29, 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 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1001 - 1031 Amador Avenue starting at $3,100 with a $2.51 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.
225 Cypress Ave - MarinaStudent Housing Bed1BR,1BA$0.59
1001 - 1031 Amador Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.51
Palm Court ApartmentsGalicia w/ Garage3BR,2BA$2.79
1210 San Pablo Avenue - Seaside2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.39
113 - 119 Gonda Street3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.97
Cypress LandingPlan B2BR,2BA$2.37
The IndependentOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.82
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Rio2BR,1BA$2.90
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.04
1370 Byron Drive - Salinas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.96

Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey County

What type of rentals are currently available in Monterey County?

There are currently 1103 Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $10,500. There are also 125 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monterey County ranging from $925 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Monterey County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Monterey County ranges from $925 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,286.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Monterey County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Monterey County range from $1,878 to $4,732, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $7,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,095.

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