Cheap Homes for Rent in Monterey County, CA from $2,000 (21 Rentals)

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property at 500 Glenwood Cir

$2,450 - $2,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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500 Glenwood Cir

MontereyCA93940
property at 262 Soledad St

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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262 Soledad St

SoledadCA93960
property at 3066 El Capitan Dr

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3066 El Capitan Dr

MarinaCA93933

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property at 17 Encina Dr

$2,950

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$2,950

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$2,950

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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17 Encina Dr

Carmel ValleyCA93924
property at 137 4th St

$2,985

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$2,985

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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137 4th St, Unit A

137 4th St
Pacific GroveCA93950
property at 1143 Madera Ct

$3,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1143 Madera Ct

SeasideCA93955

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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 923 Walnut priced from $1,795. 1132-1136 Phoenix Ave in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,814. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monterey County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
923 Walnut1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
1132-1136 Phoenix AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,814
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,825
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875
Monterey TownhouseStudio RenoStudio,1BA$1,913

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA

As of March 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monterey County area is the $2.65 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at RC15VC in the starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Monterey County apartment is the Plan D Model at Cypress Landing starting at $2,969 with a $3.12 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.
RC15VC3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.65
Cypress LandingPlan D2BR,2BA$3.12
131 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey131L092BR,1BA$2.76
Pointe at Harden RanchSan Clemente2BR,1BA$3.03
AMI-3050 SUNSET AVE.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.99
3039 Marina Drive - Marina3039m08a2BR,1.5BA$3.13
1118al2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.90
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$2.91
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey County

What type of rentals are currently available in Monterey County?

There are currently 1131 Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $6,070. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monterey County ranging from $2,000 to $12,500.

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 $2,000 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,199.

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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Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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