Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auto Center Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $1,706 (22 Rentals)

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Cypress Creek
$2,087 - $3,350

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Sheridan Park
$2,756 - $2,881

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Sheridan Park

1450 N 1st StSalinas, CA 93906
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Plaza Club
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Club

195 Harden PkySalinas, 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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luns17
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

luns17

17 Lunsford DrSalinas, CA 93906
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71 Navajo Drive
2 Bedroom Apartments

71 Navajo Drive

71 Navajo DrSalinas, CA 93906

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Auto Center, Salinas, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Auto Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Auto Center area of Salinas, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Plaza Club priced from $1,706. luns17 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Auto Center apartments for rent in Salinas, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza Club3x23BR,2BA$1,706
luns171BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
109 Prado St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,825
Cambridge CourtPlan E1Studio,1BA$1,834

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auto Center, CA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auto Center area is the $2.62 price per square foot Galicia with Garage Model at Palm Court Apartments in the in the North Salinas neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Auto Center apartment is the 2x2 Model at Cypress Creek starting at $3,302 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the West Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Auto Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Court ApartmentsGalicia with Garage3BR,2BA$2.62
Cypress Creek2x22BR,2BA$3.30
Plaza Club2x22BR,2BA$2.88
Sheridan Park2x1 upper renovated2BR,1BA$3.20
Plaza Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.26
Santa Lucia2 BR, 1.5 BA - Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.23
93 North2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.91
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.47
Pointe at Harden RanchCambria1BR,1BA$3.27
Boronda ManorTwo Bedroom B12BR,1BA$3.83

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Auto Center, Salinas, and the greater Salinas area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auto Center Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auto Center?

The cheapest apartment in Auto Center is luns17 which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Auto Center costs $2,566.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Auto Center?

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 Auto Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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