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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

333 W Laurel DrSalinas, CA 93906
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Salinas, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salinas, CA

Pricing Updated: 10/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Salinas, CA area range in price from $750 to $3,995 with an overall median price of $3,394. The three Salinas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Salinas at $2,250, Auto Center at $1,711, and Harden Ranch at $1,711. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salinas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Salinas$2,250$2,2501
Auto Center$3,300$1,71147
Harden Ranch$3,300$1,71147
Northbridge$3,300$1,71139
North Salinas$3,300$1,71148
Outer Salinas$3,395$75061
Buena Vista$3,547$1,57412
Center City Salinas$3,547$2,25015
Old Town Salinas$3,547$2,24016
West Salinas$3,547$1,71125

Cheapest Available Salinas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salinas, CA is a Studio unit found at Pointe at Westlake in the South Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,574. Cambridge Court in the West Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,711. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salinas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe at WestlakeElvyStudio,1BA$1,574
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$1,711
Boronda ManorOne Bedroom A1A/A1B1BR,1BA$1,752

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salinas area is the $2.62 price per square foot Galicia with Garage Model at Palm Court Apartments in the in the North Salinas neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Salinas apartment is the 2x1BR1T2 Model at Woodside Park starting at $2,930 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the South Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salinas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Court ApartmentsGalicia with Garage3BR,2BA$2.62
Woodside Park2x1BR1T22BR,1BA$2.87
Cypress LandingPlan D2BR,2BA$2.59
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Rio2BR,1BA$2.51
93 North2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.98
Northpoint ApartmentsNorthpoint 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.11
Cambridge CourtPlan B22BR,1BA$2.87
1118al2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.00
1370 Byron Drive - Salinas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.88
Pointe at Harden RanchCambria1BR,1BA$3.16

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Salinas Overview

Located in visually striking Monterey County, California, Salinas is undoubtedly one of the best places to live in the United States as well as the entire world.á Those who rent apartments in Salinas live in a storybook city.á This gorgeous locale was described with the written word in a truly artful manner countless times by the famous fiction writer John Steinbeck.á Salinas has plenty of green spaces, extensive job opportunities and an abundance of activity throughout the year.á All in all, more than 155,000 people live in Salinas, making it Monterey County's most populous city.á Most Salinas apartments position you will be within minutes of top-notch attractions, public parks, recreational centers and so much more.áá

Why live in Salinas, CA?

The city of Salinas is the perfect place to rent an apartment as it is aesthetically beautiful, has just the right blend of farmland and residential spaces and has a true sense of community.á Rent in Salinas and you will find the locals are quite friendly.á More than 100 manufacturing companies are based in Salinas, providing considerable job opportunities in this scenic locale.

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Getting Around Salinas, CA

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salinas Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salinas?

The cheapest apartment in Salinas is Cambridge Court which is listed at $1,711, while the average apartment in Salinas costs $3,394.

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 3 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 $1,100 which is $2,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salinas.

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