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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

333 W Laurel DrSalinas, CA 93906
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salinas, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Salinas, CA area range in price from $1,400 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $4,139. The three Salinas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Salinas at $1,400, West Salinas at $1,400, and Center City Salinas at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salinas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Salinas$1,750$1,4002
West Salinas$3,600$1,4005
Center City Salinas$3,697$1,4005
Old Town Salinas$3,697$1,4005
Buena Vista$3,895$1,4003
South Salinas$3,895$1,4003
Elkhorn Pajaro$5,000$2,29510
Harden Ranch$5,000$2,2953
Northbridge$5,000$3,4951
North Salinas$5,000$2,2952

Cheapest Available Salinas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salinas, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 93 North in the North Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,825. Pointe at Westlake in the South Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,966. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salinas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,825
Pointe at WestlakeElvyStudio,1BA$1,966
Boronda ManorOne Bedroom A1A/A1B1BR,1BA$1,990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salinas area is the $3.24 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at Plaza Apartments in the in the North Salinas neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Salinas apartment is the 2x2AR1T2 - Reno Model at Woodside Park starting at $2,865 with a $2.92 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.
Plaza Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$3.24
Woodside Park2x2AR1T2 - Reno2BR,2BA$2.92
Cypress LandingPlan D2BR,2BA$2.58
1118al2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.90
Pointe at Harden RanchSan Simeon1BR,1BA$3.21
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$3.20
russell2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.14
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
1370 Byron Drive - Salinas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.11
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.34

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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.

Salinas, CA
Population: 156,259

Ranked #166

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salinas Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salinas Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salinas Apartment is $1,825 at 93 North.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Salinas Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Salinas is starting from $2,250 at russell.

What is the most affordable Salinas Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salinas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Plaza Apartments and starts from $3,300.

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