Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elkhorn Pajaro Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $600 (75 Rentals)

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Cypress Creek
$2,346 - $2,735
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Cypress Creek

162-162 Casentini StSalinas, CA 93907
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$2,350

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415 Tyler Pl

SalinasCA93906
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Sheridan Park
$2,487 - $3,147
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Sheridan Park

1450 N 1st StSalinas, CA 93906
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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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Laurel Tree
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Tree

1185 Monroe StSalinas, 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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726 Kilbreth Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

726 Kilbreth Ave

726 Kilbreth AveSalinas, CA 93905
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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

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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1118al
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1118al

1118 Alamo WaySalinas, CA 93905
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71 Navajo Drive
2 Bedroom Apartments

71 Navajo Drive

71 Navajo DrSalinas, CA 93906

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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 Studio unit found at Jefsen Apartments priced from $1,425. Laurel Tree has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,746. Here are the most affordable Elkhorn Pajaro apartments for rent in Salinas, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jefsen Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425
Laurel TreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,746
Boronda ManorStudio E1BStudio,1BA$1,864
Marina Del Sol Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2,045
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$2,081
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2,125
Pointe at Harden RanchMonterey1BR,1BA$2,239
Northpoint ApartmentsNorthpoint 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Plaza Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkhorn Pajaro, CA

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elkhorn Pajaro area is the $2.94 price per square foot San Clemente Model at Pointe at Harden Ranch in the in the North Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,693. The second greatest value Elkhorn Pajaro apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at AMI-3050 SUNSET AVE. starting at $2,495 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Outer Monterey 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.
Pointe at Harden RanchSan Clemente2BR,1BA$2.94
AMI-3050 SUNSET AVE.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.77
Palm Court ApartmentsAsturia with Carport1BR,1BA$2.71
93 North2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.08
Marina Del Sol Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.14
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$3.13
Cypress LandingPlan C1BR,1BA$3.31
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.04
Jefsen Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.94

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Elkhorn Pajaro, Salinas, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $2,300.

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

The cheapest apartment in Elkhorn Pajaro is Marina Del Sol Apartments which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Elkhorn Pajaro costs $3,150.

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

Expert Rental Resources

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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