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

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Woodside Park
$2,756 - $2,991
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Woodside Park

1040 Riker StSalinas, CA 93901
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Cypress Creek
$2,437 - $3,127
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Cypress Creek

162-162 Casentini StSalinas, CA 93907
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219 Market Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

219 Market Way

219 Market WaySalinas, CA 93901
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235 Soledad St
Studio Apartments

235 Soledad St

235 Soledad StSalinas, CA 93901
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401 Monterey St
Studio Apartments

401 Monterey St

401 Monterey StSalinas, CA 93901

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223 Riker Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

223 Riker Ter

223 Riker TerSalinas, CA 93901
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206 Katherine Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

206 Katherine Ave

206 Katherine AveSalinas, CA 93901
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203 Griffin St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

203 Griffin St

203 Griffin StSalinas, CA 93901
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157 Central Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

157 Central Ave

157 Central AveSalinas, CA 93901
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532 Terrace St
Studio Apartments

532 Terrace St

532 Terrace StSalinas, CA 93905
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39 Capitol St
2 Bedroom Apartments

39 Capitol St

39 Capitol StSalinas, CA 93901
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335 Soledad St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

335 Soledad St

335 Soledad StSalinas, CA 93901

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117 E Romie Ln
Studio Apartments

117 E Romie Ln

117 E Romie LnSalinas, CA 93901
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24 N Wood St
Studio Apartments

24 N Wood St

24 N Wood StSalinas, CA 93905
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513 Fremont St
Studio Apartments

513 Fremont St

513 Fremont StSalinas, CA 93905
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13-15 E Lake St
Studio Apartments

13-15 E Lake St

13-15 E Lake StSalinas, CA 93901
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Maple Street: 310
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Street: 310

300-320 Maple 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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135 Clay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

135 Clay St

135 Clay StSalinas, CA 93901
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243 Central Ave
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243 Central Ave

243 Central AveSalinas, CA 93901
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595 John St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

595 John St

595 John StSalinas, CA 93905

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Chaney House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chaney House

6 Orange DrSalinas, CA 93901
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301 Main St
Studio Apartments

301 Main St

301 Main StSalinas, CA 93901
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134 Clay St
Studio Apartments

134 Clay St

134 Clay StSalinas, CA 93901
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158 Carr Ave
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158 Carr Ave

158 Carr AveSalinas, CA 93905
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255 E Romie Ln
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255 E Romie Ln

255 E Romie LnSalinas, CA 93901
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149 Central Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

149 Central Ave

149 Central AveSalinas, CA 93901

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137 Monterey St
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137 Monterey St

137 Monterey StSalinas, CA 93901
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247 Central Ave
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247 Central Ave

247 Central AveSalinas, CA 93901
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33-35 Stone St
2 Bedroom Apartments

33-35 Stone St

33-35 Stone StSalinas, CA 93901
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510 Cayuga St
Studio Apartments

510 Cayuga St

510 Cayuga StSalinas, CA 93901
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15 Palmetto St
1 Bedroom Apartments

15 Palmetto St

15 Palmetto StSalinas, CA 93901
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63 Kings St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

63 Kings St

63 Kings StSalinas, CA 93905

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Center City Salinas, Salinas, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza Grande Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,366
Riker:410Riker:410 - 101BR,1BA$1,950
Woodside Park2x1BR1T22BR,1BA$2,991
Cypress Creek2x22BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodside Park2x1BR1T22BR,1BA$2.93
Cypress Creek2x22BR,2BA$3.10
Riker:410Riker:410 - 101BR,1BA$2.73
Plaza Grande Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.32

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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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