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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 3068 Redwood Dr in the Outer Monterey neighborhood priced from $1,400. Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,626. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monterey County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3068 Redwood Dr1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,626
Pointe at WestlakeRenaissanceStudio,1BA$1,865
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA

As of July 13, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
225 Cypress Ave - MarinaStudent Housing Bed1BR,1BA$0.59
The IndependentTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.85
302 Ocean Ave, Unit 2302 Ocean Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
Cypress Creek2x22BR,2BA$2.92
Cypress LandingPlan B2BR,2BA$2.27
Surfside ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1.5BA$3.11
Laurel GroveTHE RODEO2BR,2BA$2.72
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.04
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
3068 Redwood Dr1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62

Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey County

What type of rentals are currently available in Monterey County?

There are currently 1113 Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA with pricing that ranges from $788 to $10,500. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monterey County ranging from $1,350 to $9,000.

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 $1,350 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,063.

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 $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,795 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,095.

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