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SalinasCA93901
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SalinasCA93906
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2412 N Main St, Unit A
2412 N Main St
SalinasCA93906
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Salinas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,908 | $2,300 | $3,850 |
| Salinas 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,985 | $3,275 | $6,100 |
| Salinas 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,522 | $3,895 | $7,000 |
| Salinas 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salinas, CA
Pricing Updated: 08/08/2025Current apartment rentals in the Salinas, CA area range in price from $750 to $5,007 with an overall median price of $3,169. The three Salinas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Salinas at $1,779, Buena Vista at $1,853, and Center City Salinas at $2,276. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salinas Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Salinas | $2,520 | $1,779 | 14 |
| Buena Vista | $2,895 | $1,853 | 10 |
| Center City Salinas | $2,895 | $2,276 | 9 |
| Old Town Salinas | $2,895 | $2,276 | 9 |
| South Salinas | $2,958 | $1,853 | 6 |
| Auto Center | $3,342 | $1,720 | 61 |
| Harden Ranch | $3,342 | $1,720 | 62 |
| Northbridge | $3,342 | $1,720 | 55 |
| North Salinas | $3,342 | $1,720 | 61 |
| Outer Salinas | $3,342 | $750 | 72 |
Cheapest Available Salinas Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Salinas, CA is a Studio unit found at Pointe at Westlake in the South Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,943. Boronda Manor in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,976. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salinas apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe at Westlake | Mallory Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,943 |
| Boronda Manor | One Bedroom A1A/A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,976 |
| 1370 Byron Drive - Salinas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA
As of August 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salinas area is the $2.60 price per square foot Plan B Model at Cypress Landing in the in the West Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,557. The second greatest value Salinas apartment is the Del Rio Model at Pointe at Northridge starting at $2,684 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the North Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salinas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Landing | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Rio | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Plaza Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Santa Lucia | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.23 |
| Northpoint Apartments | Northpoint 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Cambridge Court | Plan B2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| 93 North | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Cypress Creek | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| 1370 Byron Drive - Salinas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
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There are currently 524 Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $5,007. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salinas ranging from $890 to $7,000.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salinas ranges from $890 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,511.
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