Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA from $900 (57 Rentals)

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property at 138 Pine St

$1,500

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$1,500
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138 Pine St

SalinasCA93901

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Cypress Creek
$2,415 - $2,603
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Cypress Creek

162-162 Casentini StSalinas, CA 93907
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property at 415 Tyler Pl

$2,450

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$2,450
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415 Tyler Pl

SalinasCA93906

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Woodside Park
$2,708
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Woodside Park

1040 Riker StSalinas, CA 93901
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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenhaven Apartments

415 Williams RdSalinas, CA 93905
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The Reef Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Reef Apartments

333 W Laurel DrSalinas, CA 93906
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16 Natividad Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

16 Natividad Rd

16 Natividad RdSalinas, CA 93906
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726 Kilbreth Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

726 Kilbreth Ave

726 Kilbreth AveSalinas, CA 93905
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1118al
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1118al

1118 Alamo WaySalinas, CA 93905
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Laurel Tree
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Tree

1185 Monroe StSalinas, CA 93906
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948 Lupin Dr #2
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948 Lupin Dr #2

948 Lupin DrSalinas, CA 93906
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336 Central Ave
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336 Central Ave

336 Central AveSalinas, CA 93901
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962 Lupin Dr
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962 Lupin Dr

962 Lupin DrSalinas, CA 93906
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Garden Court
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Garden Court

1044 John StSalinas, CA 93905
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Creekbridge Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Creekbridge Apartments

1701 Independence BlvdSalinas, CA 93906
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salinas, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Salinas, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $4,150 with an overall median price of $3,267. The three Salinas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Salinas at $1,891, East Salinas at $1,795, and Auto Center at $1,799. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salinas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Salinas$2,663$1,89122
East Salinas$2,800$1,7952
Auto Center$3,350$1,79970
Elkhorn Pajaro$3,350$1,00081
Harden Ranch$3,350$1,79571
Northbridge$3,350$1,79960
North Salinas$3,350$1,79970
Buena Vista$3,400$1,9503
Center City Salinas$3,400$2,41511
Old Town Salinas$3,400$2,41511

Cheapest Available Salinas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salinas, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boronda Manor in the North Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,799. 93 North in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salinas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boronda ManorOne Bedroom A1A/A1B1BR,1BA$1,799
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,825
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$1,891
Laurel TreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,916
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$1,929
Pointe at Harden RanchSan Simeon1BR,1BA$2,080
Garden CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$2,161
Pointe at WestlakeTrinity1BR,1BA$2,223
Sheridan Park1x1 upper renovated1BR,1BA$2,290
Northpoint ApartmentsNorthpoint 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salinas area is the $3.64 price per square foot 2x1 upper renovated Model at Sheridan Park in the in the North Salinas neighborhood starting from $3,132. The second greatest value Salinas apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Santa Lucia starting at $2,695 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the North 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.
Sheridan Park2x1 upper renovated2BR,1BA$3.64
Santa Lucia2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.23
Palm Court ApartmentsAragon with Carport1BR,1BA$2.77
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$3.22
Northpoint ApartmentsNorthpoint 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.61
Pointe at Harden RanchSanta Catalina1BR,1BA$3.03
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2.87
Garden CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$3.22
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$3.10
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.52

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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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salinas?

The cheapest apartment in Salinas is Boronda Manor which is listed at $1,799, while the average apartment in Salinas costs $3,267.

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 2 regular apartments in Salinas that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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