Cheap Homes for Rent in Monterey County, CA from $800 (14 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Monterey County.

property at 15 Maple St

$875 - $1,400

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$875 - $1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 30

15 Maple St

SalinasCA93901
property at 3066 El Capitan Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3066 El Capitan Dr

MarinaCA93933
property at 4089 Sunset Ln

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

4089 Sunset Ln

Pebble BeachCA93953
property at 1060 Waring St

$2,000

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$2,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1060 Waring St, Unit B

1060 Waring St
SeasideCA93955

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property at 2436 N Main St

$2,195

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$2,195

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 30

2436 N Main St, Unit H

2436 N Main St
SalinasCA93906
property at 415 Tyler Pl

$2,250

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$2,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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415 Tyler Pl

SalinasCA93906

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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 Boronda Manor in the North Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,661. 307 S Vanderhurst Ave 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
Boronda ManorStudio E1BStudio,1BA$1,661
307 S Vanderhurst Ave1BR 1B1BR,1BA$1,750
Garden CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$1,784
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875
Pointe at WestlakeTrinity1BR,1BA$1,991

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monterey County area is the $2.79 price per square foot Galicia with Garage Model at Palm Court Apartments in the in the North Salinas neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Monterey County apartment is the 2x2 Model at Cypress Creek starting at $3,090 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the West 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.
Palm Court ApartmentsGalicia with Garage3BR,2BA$2.79
Cypress Creek2x22BR,2BA$3.09
131 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey131L092BR,1BA$2.79
Monterey Townhouse2x1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$3.13
AMI-3050 SUNSET AVE.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.77
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Rio2BR,1BA$3.05
93 North2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.08
307 S Vanderhurst Ave1BR 1B1BR,1BA$2.33
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Garden CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$2.65

Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey County

What type of rentals are currently available in Monterey County?

There are currently 1116 Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $6,800. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monterey County ranging from $875 to $8,500.

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 $875 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,861.

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 $3,000 to $4,730, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,950 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,700.

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