Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA from $900 (44 Rentals)

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property at 15 Maple St

$700 - $1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 30

15 Maple St

SalinasCA93901

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Cypress Creek
$2,210 - $2,969
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Cypress Creek

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

$2,250

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$2,250
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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415 Tyler Pl

SalinasCA93906

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9 Sun St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Garden Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court

1044 John StSalinas, CA 93905
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Laurel Tree
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Tree

1185 Monroe StSalinas, 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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948 Lupin Dr #2
Studio Apartments

948 Lupin Dr #2

948 Lupin DrSalinas, CA 93906
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336 Central Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

336 Central Ave

336 Central AveSalinas, CA 93901
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962 Lupin Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

962 Lupin Dr

962 Lupin DrSalinas, CA 93906
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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: 06/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Salinas, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $3,700 with an overall median price of $3,472. The three Salinas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Salinas at $2,150, Auto Center at $1,849, and Elkhorn Pajaro at $1,000. 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$2,700$2,1502
Auto Center$3,400$1,84960
Elkhorn Pajaro$3,400$1,00073
Harden Ranch$3,400$1,84962
Northbridge$3,400$1,84955
North Salinas$3,400$1,84962
Outer Salinas$3,475$1,80070
Buena Vista$3,700$1,8008
Center City Salinas$3,700$1,8009
Old Town Salinas$3,700$1,8009

Cheapest Available Salinas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salinas, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Court in the Buena Vista neighborhood priced from $1,753. Laurel Tree in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,757. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salinas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$1,753
Laurel TreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,757
Boronda ManorStudio E1BStudio,1BA$1,854
Pointe at WestlakeTrinity1BR,1BA$2,026
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2,033
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$2,046
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2,125
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$2,210
Plaza Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,300
Pointe at Harden RanchMonterey1BR,1BA$2,312

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salinas area is the $2.95 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Cypress Creek in the in the West Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,949. The second greatest value Salinas apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 93 North starting at $2,440 with a $3.08 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.
Cypress Creek2x22BR,2BA$2.95
93 North2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.08
Cypress LandingPlan C1BR,1BA$3.22
North Point ApartmentsNorthpoint 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.61
Pointe at Harden RanchSanta Catalina1BR,1BA$3.40
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Garden CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$2.61
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.03
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$3.35
Pointe at WestlakeTrinity1BR,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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salinas Apartment is $1,753 at Garden Court.

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 $2,350 at 93 North.

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