Studio Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA (336 Rentals)

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311 Hayes St
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311 Hayes St

311 Hayes StSalinas, CA 93906
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1055 Rider Ave
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1055 Rider Ave

1055 Rider AveSalinas, CA 93905

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1117 Baldwin St
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1117 Baldwin St

1117 Baldwin StSalinas, CA 93906
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158 Carr Ave
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158 Carr Ave

158 Carr AveSalinas, CA 93905
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447 Soledad St
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447 Soledad St

447 Soledad StSalinas, CA 93901
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1041 Sieber Ave
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1041 Sieber Ave

1041 Sieber AveSalinas, CA 93905
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25 Massa St
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25 Massa St

25 Massa StSalinas, CA 93906

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140 Soledad St
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140 Soledad St

140 Soledad StSalinas, CA 93901
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796 W Acacia St
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796 W Acacia St

796 W Acacia StSalinas, CA 93901
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952 W Alisal St
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952 W Alisal St

952 W Alisal StSalinas, CA 93901
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336 Cayuga St
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336 Cayuga St

336 Cayuga StSalinas, CA 93901
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2136 Brutus St
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2136 Brutus St

2136 Brutus StSalinas, CA 93906

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450 Front St
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450 Front St

450 Front StSalinas, CA 93901
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212 Soledad St
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212 Soledad St

212 Soledad StSalinas, CA 93901
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51 Maple St
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51 Maple St

51 Maple StSalinas, CA 93901
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460 Front St
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460 Front St

460 Front StSalinas, CA 93901
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532 Terrace St
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532 Terrace St

532 Terrace StSalinas, CA 93905
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137 Monterey St
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137 Monterey St

137 Monterey StSalinas, CA 93901
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Casa Boronda
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Casa Boronda

1136 Madison LnSalinas, CA 93907

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464 Williams Rd
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464 Williams Rd

464 Williams RdSalinas, CA 93905
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346-352 Towt St
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346-352 Towt St

346-352 Towt StSalinas, CA 93905
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651 E Market St
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651 E Market St

651 E Market StSalinas, CA 93905
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63 West St
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63 West St

63 West StSalinas, CA 93901
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322 Geil St
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322 Geil St

322 Geil StSalinas, CA 93901
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324 Williams Rd
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324 Williams Rd

324 Williams RdSalinas, CA 93905

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Salinas Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 05, 2026

There are currently 12 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Salinas, CA that range in price from $1,000 to $2,185. Elkhorn Pajaro, Outer Salinas and Auto Center are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Salinas with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Elkhorn Pajaro4$1,550$1,000
Outer Salinas2$1,974$1,865
Auto Center1$1,865$1,865
Buena Vista1$1,977$1,965
Harden Ranch1$1,865$1,865
Northbridge1$1,865$1,865
North Salinas1$1,865$1,865
South Salinas1$1,977$1,965

Largest Available Salinas Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Salinas, CA is found at Pointe at Westlake in the South Salinas neighborhood and is 480 square feet priced from $1,965. Boronda Manor in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 408 square feet and currently listed start at $1,865. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Salinas:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Pointe at WestlakeElvy480 Sq Ft$1,965
Boronda ManorStudio E1B408 Sq Ft$1,865
Laurel TreeStudio400 Sq Ft$1,921

Cheapest Available Salinas Studio Apartments

As of May 05, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Salinas, CA is the Studio E1B Model starting from $1,865 at Boronda Manor in the North Salinas neighborhood. The second most affordable Salinas Studio is the Studio Model at Laurel Tree starting at $1,921 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Salinas is currently $1,993. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Salinas:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Boronda ManorStudio E1B$1,865
Laurel TreeStudio$1,921
Pointe at WestlakeElvy$1,965

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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 Studio Salinas Apartments

How much is the average rent for a Studio Salinas Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Salinas is $1,993.

What is the largest available Studio Salinas Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Salinas is a 480 square feet unit starting from $1,965 at Pointe at Westlake.

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