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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 | $3,262 | $2,600 | $4,500 |
| Salinas 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,536 | $3,195 | $6,499 |
| Salinas 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,298 | $4,100 | $5,995 |
| Salinas 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,495 | $4,495 | $4,495 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salinas, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026Current apartment rentals in the Salinas, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $4,200 with an overall median price of $3,070. The three Salinas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Salinas at $1,366, West Salinas at $1,366, and Buena Vista at $1,366. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Salinas | $1,366 | $1,366 | 1 |
| West Salinas | $2,762 | $1,366 | 25 |
| Buena Vista | $2,893 | $1,366 | 9 |
| South Salinas | $2,893 | $1,856 | 6 |
| Center City Salinas | $3,098 | $1,366 | 11 |
| Old Town Salinas | $3,098 | $1,366 | 11 |
| Auto Center | $3,400 | $1,762 | 59 |
| Elkhorn Pajaro | $3,400 | $1,000 | 70 |
| Greater Salinas | $3,400 | $1,366 | 70 |
| Harden Ranch | $3,400 | $1,762 | 60 |
Cheapest Available Salinas Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Salinas, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Montecito at Williams Ranch in the East Salinas neighborhood priced from $932. Plaza Grande Homes in the West Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,366. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salinas apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecito at Williams Ranch | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
| Plaza Grande Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,366 |
| Cambridge Court | Plan E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,762 |
| Boronda Manor | Studio E1A | Studio,1BA | $1,797 |
| Northpoint Apartments | Northpoint 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salinas area is the $2.79 price per square foot Galicia with Garage Model at Palm Court Apartments in the in the North Salinas neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Salinas apartment is the 2x1BR1T2 Model at Woodside Park starting at $2,991 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the South 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Court Apartments | Galicia with Garage | 3BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| Woodside Park | 2x1BR1T2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Cypress Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Laurel Grove | THE RODEO | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
| Plaza Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| Riker:410 | Riker:410 - 10 | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Northpoint Apartments | Northpoint 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Plaza Grande Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Montecito at Williams Ranch | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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There are currently 528 Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,366 to $3,599. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salinas ranging from $2,100 to $6,499.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salinas ranges from $2,100 to $6,499 with an average monthly rent of $4,010.
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