
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Salinas Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $932 (58 Rentals)
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119 San Jose St

Cambridge Court

93 North

Boronda Manor

Pointe at Westlake

2366 N Main St

Pointe at Northridge

Pointe at Harden Ranch

Palm Court Apartments
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Cypress Creek

158 Kern St, Unit Sherwood Lake

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Sheridan Park

32 Natividad Rd

102-106 Lorimer St

Cypress Landing

Montecito at Williams Ranch

9 Sun St
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Glenhaven Apartments

The Reef Apartments

Salinas Bay Apartments

Salinas Pointe Apartments

The Park Terrace Apartments

18 Harvest St

401 Monterey St

Mariner Village Apartments

Maple Street: 310
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Terrace Plaza Apartments

109 Prado St

luns17

16 Natividad Rd

726 Kilbreth Ave

Maple Terrace Apartments

335 Soledad Street, Salinas, CA 93901

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Laurel Tree

948 Lupin Dr #2
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336 Central Ave

962 Lupin Dr

635p

1370 Byron Drive - Salinas

University Apartments

321 Katherine Ave

Creekbridge Apartments

Union Apartments

Tierra Vista Apartments

The Courtyard Apartments
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Greater Salinas, Salinas, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Salinas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Salinas Studio Apartments | $1,875 | $1,595 | $2,004 |
| Greater Salinas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $1,800 | $2,550 |
| Greater Salinas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,858 | $2,400 | $3,495 |
| Greater Salinas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,601 | $3,200 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 10 mile radius of the Greater Salinas Neighborhood of Salinas, CA.
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Cheapest Available Greater Salinas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Salinas area of Salinas, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Montecito at Williams Ranch priced from $932. luns17 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Greater Salinas apartments for rent in Salinas, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecito at Williams Ranch | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $932 |
| luns17 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,750 |
| 93 North | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,825 |
| Cambridge Court | Plan E1 | Studio, 1BA | $1,844 |
| Boronda Manor | Studio E1A | Studio, 1BA | $1,904 |
| Maple Terrace Apartments | 1bdroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,950 |
| 335 Soledad Street, Salinas, CA 93901 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,950 |
| Pointe at Westlake | Elvy | Studio, 1BA | $1,972 |
| Laurel Tree | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,977 |
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 1BR, 1BA | $2,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Salinas, CA
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Salinas area is the $2.72 price per square foot Catalonia with Garage Model at Palm Court Apartments in the North Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,825. The second greatest value Greater Salinas apartment is the Plan B Model at Cypress Landing in the West Salinas neighborhood starting at $2,585 with a $2.62 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Salinas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Court Apartments | Catalonia with Garage | 2BR, 2BA | $2.72 |
| Cypress Landing | Plan B | 2BR, 2BA | $2.62 |
| Pointe at Harden Ranch | San Clemente | 2BR, 1BA | $3.15 |
| 93 North | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $2.77 |
| Maple Terrace Apartments | 2bdroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.83 |
| Soledad St. 235 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $3.13 |
| 335 Soledad Street, Salinas, CA 93901 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2.64 |
| Union Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $3.22 |
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 1BR, 1BA | $3.22 |
| Montecito at Williams Ranch | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Salinas Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greater Salinas?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Salinas is under $2,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Salinas?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Salinas is Montecito at Williams Ranch which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Greater Salinas costs $2,464.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater Salinas?
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 Greater Salinas that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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