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property at 263 Monroe St

$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

263 Monroe St

MontereyCA93940

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property at 37082 Nason Rd

$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

37082 Nason Rd

Carmel ValleyCA93924

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Cheapest Available Monterey County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monterey County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Montecito at Williams Ranch in the Outer Salinas neighborhood priced from $903. Bella Linda Apartments in the Outer Monterey neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monterey County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Montecito at Williams Ranch1x11BR,1BA$903
Bella Linda ApartmentsStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,500
Vanderhurst1BR 1B1BR,1BA$1,700
923 Walnut1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA

As of February 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monterey County area is the $0.34 price per square foot 305 19th St Model at 305 19th St, Unit 2 in the in the Outer Monterey neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Monterey County apartment is the 417 Front St Model at 417 Front St starting at $2,800 with a $2.15 price per square foot . 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.
305 19th St, Unit 2305 19th St2BR,1BA$0.34
417 Front St417 Front St3BR,1BA$2.15
190 Aromas Rd, Unit A190 Aromas Rd2BR,1BA$2.31
131 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey131Lr09b2BR,1BA$2.48
Woodside Park2x1BR1T22BR,1BA$2.75
27820 Dorris Dr, Unit 20127820 Dorris Dr2BR,1BA$2.50
71 Navajo Drive2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.61
670 Carmelita Dr, Unit #3670 Carmelita Dr2BR,1BA$2.76
Vanderhurst1BR 1B1BR,1BA$2.27
Montecito at Williams Ranch1x11BR,1BA$1.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey County

What type of rentals are currently available in Monterey County?

There are currently 1122 Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $6,070. There are also 125 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monterey County ranging from $1,350 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 $1,350 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,669.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.