
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Salinas Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $900 (76 Rentals)
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Cypress Creek

Plaza Grande Homes

601 Riker Street - Salinas

255-275 Calle Cebu

219 Market Way

219 Soledad Street - Salinas

235 Soledad St

California Square Apartments

401 Monterey St
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223 Riker Ter

206 Katherine Ave

203 Griffin St

157 Central Ave

29-33 California St

418-430 Pajaro St

Western Apartments

532 Terrace St

39 Capitol St

335 Soledad St
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117 E Romie Ln

Multi-Family Income

24 N Wood St

513 Fremont St

13-15 E Lake St

Maple Street: 310

548 Fremont St

135 Clay St

243 Central Ave

595 John St
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429 San Benito Cir

Chaney House

301 Main St

134 Clay St

158 Carr Ave

Williamson Apartments

255 E Romie Ln

521 Santa Maria St

918-936 Iverson St

149 Central Ave
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618 Roosevelt St

137 Monterey St

281 Katherine Ave

247 Central Ave

310-312 Pajaro St

Santa Cruz & Monterey Apartments

33-35 Stone St

510 Cayuga St

15 Palmetto St

63 Kings St
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Center City Salinas, Salinas, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City Salinas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City Salinas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,366 | $2,457 |
| Center City Salinas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,034 | $2,756 | $3,127 |
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There are currently 76 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Center City Salinas Neighborhood of Salinas, CA.
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Cheapest Available Center City Salinas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City Salinas area of Salinas, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Plaza Grande Homes priced from $1,366. Riker:410 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Center City Salinas apartments for rent in Salinas, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Grande Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,366 |
| Riker:410 | Riker:410 - 10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Woodside Park | 2x1BR1T2 | 2BR,1BA | $2,991 |
| Cypress Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3,097 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City Salinas, CA
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City Salinas area is the $2.93 price per square foot 2x1BR1T2 Model at Woodside Park in the in the South Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,991. The second greatest value Center City Salinas apartment is the 2x2 Model at Cypress Creek starting at $3,097 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the West Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City Salinas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Park | 2x1BR1T2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Cypress Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Riker:410 | Riker:410 - 10 | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Plaza Grande Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
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Best Local Schools in Center City Salinas, Salinas, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Salinas Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Salinas Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Salinas Apartment is $1,366 at Plaza Grande Homes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center City Salinas Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City Salinas is starting from $2,991 at Woodside Park.
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