Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA from $1,366 (41 Rentals)

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property at 415 Tyler Pl
$2,250

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415 Tyler Pl

SalinasCA93906
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Cypress Creek
$2,310 - $2,345

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

Cypress Creek

162-162 Casentini StSalinas, CA 93907
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property at 158 Kern St
$2,499

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158 Kern St, Unit Sherwood Lake

158 Kern St
SalinasCA93905
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9 Sun St
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9 Sun St

9 Sun StSalinas, CA 93901
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Glenhaven Apartments
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Glenhaven Apartments

415 Williams RdSalinas, CA 93905
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The Reef Apartments
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The Reef Apartments

333 W Laurel DrSalinas, CA 93906
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17 Lunsford DrSalinas, CA 93906
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726 Kilbreth Ave
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726 Kilbreth Ave

726 Kilbreth AveSalinas, CA 93905
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109 Prado St
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109 Prado St

109 Prado StSalinas, CA 93906
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16 Natividad Rd
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16 Natividad Rd

16 Natividad RdSalinas, CA 93906
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Riker:410

410-412 Riker StSalinas, CA 93901
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336 Central Ave
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336 Central Ave

336 Central AveSalinas, CA 93901
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Laurel Tree
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Laurel Tree

1185 Monroe StSalinas, CA 93906
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Creekbridge Apartments
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Creekbridge Apartments

1701 Independence BlvdSalinas, CA 93906
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Plaza Club
1 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Club

195 Harden PkySalinas, CA 93906
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Salinas, CA
Population: 156,259

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salinas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Salinas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Salinas is under $2,126.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salinas?

The cheapest apartment in Salinas is Montecito at Williams Ranch which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Salinas costs $2,510.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Salinas?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Salinas that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Salinas?

Cheap apartments in Salinas have an average cost of $232 which is $2,278 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salinas.

Expert Rental Resources

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.