Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elkhorn Pajaro Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $665 (69 Rentals)

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Sheridan Park
$2,038 - $2,734
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Sheridan Park

1450 N 1st StSalinas, CA 93906
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Cypress Creek
$2,492 - $3,156
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Cypress Creek

162-162 Casentini StSalinas, CA 93907
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property at 158 Kern St

$2,600

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158 Kern St, Unit Sherwood Lake Condos

158 Kern St
SalinasCA93905
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$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1014 Garner Ave

SalinasCA93905

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9 Sun St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Sun St

9 Sun StSalinas, CA 93901
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Glenhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenhaven Apartments

415 Williams RdSalinas, CA 93905
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The Reef Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Reef Apartments

333 W Laurel DrSalinas, CA 93906
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16 Natividad Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

16 Natividad Rd

16 Natividad RdSalinas, CA 93906
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luns17
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

luns17

17 Lunsford DrSalinas, CA 93906
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726 Kilbreth Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

726 Kilbreth Ave

726 Kilbreth AveSalinas, CA 93905
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Laurel Tree
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Tree

1185 Monroe StSalinas, CA 93906
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948 Lupin Dr #2
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948 Lupin Dr #2

948 Lupin DrSalinas, CA 93906
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962 Lupin Dr
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962 Lupin Dr

962 Lupin DrSalinas, CA 93906
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336 Central Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

336 Central Ave

336 Central AveSalinas, CA 93901
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Creekbridge Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Creekbridge Apartments

1701 Independence BlvdSalinas, CA 93906
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71 Navajo Drive
2 Bedroom Apartments

71 Navajo Drive

71 Navajo DrSalinas, CA 93906
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1118al
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1118al

1118 Alamo WaySalinas, CA 93905
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Sparrow Terrace
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sparrow Terrace

139-161 Miles LnWatsonville, CA 95076

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Elkhorn Pajaro, Salinas, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elkhorn Pajaro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elkhorn Pajaro area of Salinas, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Montecito at Williams Ranch priced from $932. Bella Linda Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Elkhorn Pajaro apartments for rent in Salinas, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Montecito at Williams Ranch1x11BR,1BA$932
Bella Linda ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
luns171BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Santa Lucia2 BR, 1.5 BA - Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,760
Boronda ManorStudio E1AStudio,1BA$1,918
Laurel TreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,940
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Pointe at Harden RanchSan Simeon1BR,1BA$2,079
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2,125
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$2,152

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkhorn Pajaro, CA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elkhorn Pajaro 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 Elkhorn Pajaro apartment is the THE RODEO Model at Laurel Grove starting at $2,904 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the North Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elkhorn Pajaro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Court ApartmentsGalicia with Garage3BR,2BA$2.62
Laurel GroveTHE RODEO2BR,2BA$3.10
AMI-3050 SUNSET AVE.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.77
3039 Marina Drive - Marina3039m08b2BR,1.5BA$3.07
Santa Lucia2 BR, 1.5 BA - Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.11
93 North2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.03
1118al2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.03
Pointe at Harden RanchSanta Catalina1BR,1BA$2.91
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Montecito at Williams Ranch1x11BR,1BA$1.76

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Elkhorn Pajaro, Salinas, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central Salinas. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elkhorn Pajaro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Elkhorn Pajaro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elkhorn Pajaro is under $2,152.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elkhorn Pajaro?

The cheapest apartment in Elkhorn Pajaro is Montecito at Williams Ranch which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Elkhorn Pajaro costs $2,372.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elkhorn Pajaro?

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 5 regular apartments in Elkhorn Pajaro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Elkhorn Pajaro?

Cheap apartments in Elkhorn Pajaro have an average cost of $169 which is $2,203 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elkhorn Pajaro.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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