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

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property at 2366 N Main St
$2,095

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Base Rent$2,095

Total Monthly Price$2,095
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2366 N Main St

SalinasCA93906
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Cypress Creek
$2,376 - $3,373

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Base Rent$2,376 - $3,373

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cypress Creek

162-162 Casentini StSalinas, CA 93907
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property at 158 Kern St
$2,399

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Base Rent$2,399

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158 Kern St, Unit Sherwood Lake

158 Kern St
SalinasCA93905
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Sheridan Park
$2,445 - $2,746

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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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Plaza Grande Homes
Studio Apartments

Plaza Grande Homes

50 E Market StSalinas, CA 93901
Senior Living
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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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property at 18 Harvest St
$1,595
Studio Rentals
Available Nov 15
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18 Harvest St

SalinasCA93901
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401 Monterey St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

401 Monterey St

401 Monterey 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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109 Prado St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

109 Prado St

109 Prado StSalinas, CA 93906
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luns17
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

luns17

17 Lunsford 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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726 Kilbreth Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

726 Kilbreth Ave

726 Kilbreth AveSalinas, CA 93905
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Riker:410
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riker:410

410-412 Riker StSalinas, CA 93901
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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
Studio Apartments

948 Lupin Dr #2

948 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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962 Lupin Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

962 Lupin Dr

962 Lupin DrSalinas, CA 93906
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635p
1 Bedroom Apartments

635p

635 Palma DrSalinas, CA 93901
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University Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

University Apartments

921 University AveSalinas, CA 93901
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321 Katherine Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

321 Katherine Ave

321 Katherine 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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Union Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Apartments

823 Garner AveSalinas, CA 93905

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Greater Salinas, Salinas, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Montecito at Williams Ranch1x11BR, 1BA$932
luns171BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,750
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,825
Cambridge CourtPlan E1Studio, 1BA$1,844
Boronda ManorStudio E1AStudio, 1BA$1,904
Maple Terrace Apartments1bdroom2BR, 1BA$1,950
335 Soledad Street, Salinas, CA 939011BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,950
Pointe at WestlakeElvyStudio, 1BA$1,972
Laurel TreeStudioStudio, 1BA$1,977
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Court ApartmentsCatalonia with Garage2BR, 2BA$2.72
Cypress LandingPlan B2BR, 2BA$2.62
Pointe at Harden RanchSan Clemente2BR, 1BA$3.15
93 North2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$2.77
Maple Terrace Apartments2bdroom1BR, 1BA$2.83
Soledad St. 2352BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$3.13
335 Soledad Street, Salinas, CA 939011BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.64
Union Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$3.22
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR, 1BA$3.22
Montecito at Williams Ranch1x11BR, 1BA$1.76

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Greater Salinas, Salinas, CA

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

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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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