Apartments for Rent in the Auto Center Neighborhood of Salinas, CA (76 Rentals)

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Sheridan Park
$2,756 - $2,881

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Base Rent$2,756 - $2,881

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Sheridan Park

1450 N 1st StSalinas, CA 93906
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Cypress Creek
$2,087 - $3,350

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Cypress Creek

162-162 Casentini StSalinas, CA 93907
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$2,095
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2366 N Main St

SalinasCA93906

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2136 Brutus St
Studio Apartments

2136 Brutus St

2136 Brutus StSalinas, CA 93906
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25 Massa St
Studio Apartments

25 Massa St

25 Massa StSalinas, CA 93906
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2176 Brutus St
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2176 Brutus St

2176 Brutus StSalinas, CA 93906
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109 Prado St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

109 Prado St

109 Prado StSalinas, CA 93906
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9 Perez Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Perez Cir

9 Perez CirSalinas, CA 93906
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1291 Cherokee Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1291 Cherokee Dr

1291 Cherokee DrSalinas, CA 93906
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431 Hyland Dr
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431 Hyland Dr

431 Hyland DrSalinas, CA 93907

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Triplex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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105 W Curtis StSalinas, CA 93906
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11 W Curtis St
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11 W Curtis St

11 W Curtis StSalinas, CA 93906
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310 Hayes St
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310 Hayes St

310 Hayes StSalinas, CA 93906
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318 Hayes St
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318 Hayes St

318 Hayes StSalinas, CA 93906
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1154 Parkside St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1154 Parkside St

1154 Parkside StSalinas, CA 93906
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1126 Parkside St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1126 Parkside St

1126 Parkside StSalinas, CA 93906
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311 Hayes St
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311 Hayes St

311 Hayes StSalinas, CA 93906
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1117 Baldwin St
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1117 Baldwin St

1117 Baldwin StSalinas, CA 93906

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Parkside Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Manor

319 Hayes StSalinas, CA 93906
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1070 Fontes Ln
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1070 Fontes Ln

1070 Fontes LnSalinas, CA 93907
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1058 Lupin Dr
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1058 Lupin Dr

1058 Lupin DrSalinas, CA 93906
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1036 Lupin Dr
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1036 Lupin Dr

1036 Lupin DrSalinas, CA 93906
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1026 Lupin Dr
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1026 Lupin Dr

1026 Lupin DrSalinas, CA 93906
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Casa Boronda
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Casa Boronda

1136 Madison LnSalinas, CA 93907
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5 Gardenia Dr
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5 Gardenia Dr

5 Gardenia DrSalinas, CA 93906

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central Salinas. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Auto Center

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Auto Center area of Salinas, CA?

As of today, September 10, 2026, there are currently 76 available Auto Center apartments priced from $1,834 to $3,835, with an average monthly rent of $2,532.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Auto Center Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Auto Center ranges from $1,995 to $2,616 with an average monthly rent of $2,296.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Auto Center cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Auto Center range from $2,295 to $3,350. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,884.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.