Studio Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA (337 Rentals)

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401 Monterey St
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401 Monterey St

401 Monterey StSalinas, CA 93901
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1029 Rider Ave
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1029 Rider Ave

1029 Rider AveSalinas, CA 93905

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Chaney House
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Chaney House

6 Orange DrSalinas, CA 93901
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133 Clay St
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133 Clay St

133 Clay StSalinas, CA 93901
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548 Fremont St
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548 Fremont St

548 Fremont StSalinas, CA 93905
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912 Iverson St
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912 Iverson St

912 Iverson StSalinas, CA 93901
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10 Villa St
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10 Villa St

10 Villa StSalinas, CA 93901

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1131-1133 Alamo Way
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1131-1133 Alamo Way

1131-1133 Alamo WaySalinas, CA 93905
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238 Capitol St
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238 Capitol St

238 Capitol StSalinas, CA 93901
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11600 Schoch Rd
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11600 Schoch Rd

11600 Schoch RdSalinas, CA 93907
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301 Main St
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301 Main St

301 Main StSalinas, CA 93901
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1031 Mcgowan Dr
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1031 Mcgowan Dr

1031 Mcgowan DrSalinas, CA 93905

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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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Salinas Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 18, 2026

There are currently 35 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Salinas, CA that range in price from $993 to $2,100. Elkhorn Pajaro, Greater Salinas and Outer Salinas 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 Pajaro8$1,597$993
Greater Salinas5$1,834$993
Outer Salinas5$1,834$993
Harden Ranch3$1,834$1,595
Auto Center2$1,869$1,834
Buena Vista2$1,824$993
Northbridge2$1,869$1,834
North Salinas2$1,540$993
South Salinas2$1,901$1,766
West Salinas2$1,420$993

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 420 square feet priced from $1,766. Laurel Tree in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 400 square feet and currently listed start at $1,974. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Salinas:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Pointe at WestlakeMallory Studio420 Sq Ft$1,766
Laurel TreeStudio400 Sq Ft$1,974
Cambridge CourtPlan E1400 Sq Ft$1,834
Boronda ManorStudio E1A326 Sq Ft$1,904

Cheapest Available Salinas Studio Apartments

As of September 18, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Salinas, CA is the Abby Studio Model starting from $1,766 at Pointe at Westlake in the South Salinas neighborhood. The second most affordable Salinas Studio is the Plan E1 Model at Cambridge Court starting at $1,834 in the West Salinas neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Salinas is currently $1,677. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Salinas:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Pointe at WestlakeAbby Studio$1,766
Cambridge CourtPlan E1$1,834
Boronda ManorStudio E1A$1,904
Laurel TreeStudio$1,974

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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

What is the Cheapest apartment in Salinas with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Salinas is at Pointe at Westlake listed at $1,766.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Salinas is $1,677.

What is the largest available Studio Salinas Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Salinas is a 420 square feet unit starting from $1,766 at Pointe at Westlake.

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