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

Pointe at Northridge

Santa Lucia

Cambridge Court

Northridge Park

800 Ellington Ave, Unit 12

Pointe at Harden Ranch

Cypress Landing

Palm Court Apartments
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Cypress Creek

93 North

415 Tyler Pl

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Sheridan Park

Laurel Grove

1415 Wiren St

1514 2nd Ave, Unit 1514 Second Ave

9 Sun St
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Glenhaven Apartments

The Reef Apartments

Salinas Bay Apartments

Mariner Village Apartments

Laurel Tree

16 Natividad Rd

Terrace Plaza Apartments

726 Kilbreth Ave

948 Lupin Dr #2

962 Lupin Dr
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336 Central Ave

1354 N Main St

2362 N Main St

Creekbridge Apartments

Plaza Club Apartments

Tierra Vista Apartments

The Courtyard Apartments

1118al

427 W Laurel Dr

71 Navajo Drive
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417 Tyler Pl

103 E Beach St

3298 Del Monte Blvd

34 Sudden St

Marina Del Sol Apartments

181 San Pablo Ct

Bella Linda Apartments

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Lake View Terrace Apartments

3108 Seacrest Ave
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Elkhorn Pajaro, Salinas, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elkhorn Pajaro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Pajaro Studio Apartments | $1,667 | $1,000 | $2,100 |
| Elkhorn Pajaro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,305 | $1,900 | $2,873 |
| Elkhorn Pajaro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $2,200 | $3,458 |
| Elkhorn Pajaro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,206 | $3,000 | $3,650 |
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There are currently 75 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Elkhorn Pajaro Neighborhood of Salinas, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefsen Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Laurel Tree | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,746 |
| Boronda Manor | Studio E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,864 |
| Marina Del Sol Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| Cambridge Court | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,081 |
| Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| Pointe at Harden Ranch | Monterey | 1BR,1BA | $2,239 |
| Northpoint Apartments | Northpoint 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Plaza Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe at Harden Ranch | San Clemente | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| AMI-3050 SUNSET AVE. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Palm Court Apartments | Asturia with Carport | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 93 North | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Marina Del Sol Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Cypress Creek | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Cypress Landing | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Jefsen Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.94 |
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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.
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