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Salinas, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salinas, CA

Pricing Updated: 11/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Salinas, CA area range in price from $750 to $3,700 with an overall median price of $3,345. The three Salinas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Salinas at $2,250, Elkhorn Pajaro at $750, and Auto Center at $1,594. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salinas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Salinas$2,250$2,2501
Elkhorn Pajaro$3,100$75074
Auto Center$3,250$1,59446
Harden Ranch$3,250$1,59446
Northbridge$3,250$1,59435
North Salinas$3,250$1,59447
Outer Salinas$3,300$75055
Buena Vista$3,700$1,6257
Center City Salinas$3,700$1,70014
Old Town Salinas$3,700$1,70016

Cheapest Available Salinas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salinas, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cambridge Court in the West Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,696. 1370 Byron Drive - Salinas in the Buena Vista neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salinas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$1,696
1370 Byron Drive - Salinas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Laurel Tree1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,930
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$1,957
Boronda ManorTwo Bedroom B12BR,1BA$2,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salinas area is the $2.92 price per square foot 2x1BR1T2 Model at Woodside Park in the in the South Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,975. The second greatest value Salinas apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at Plaza Apartments starting at $3,300 with a $3.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodside Park2x1BR1T22BR,1BA$2.92
Plaza Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$3.24
Pointe at Harden RanchBig Sur2BR,2BA$2.84
Pointe at WestlakeLassen2BR,2BA$2.49
Northpoint ApartmentsNorthpoint 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.11
Santa Lucia2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.23
93 North2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.08
1370 Byron Drive - Salinas1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.81
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2.91
Boronda ManorTwo Bedroom B12BR,1BA$3.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Salinas

What type of rentals are currently available in Salinas?

There are currently 528 Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,700. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salinas ranging from $2,095 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Salinas?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salinas ranges from $2,095 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,671.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.