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18 Harvest St

106 W Rossi St

2412 N Main St
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405 Tyler Pl

1045 Olympia Ave

427 W Laurel Dr

1004 Mason Way

427 W Laurel Dr

42 W San Joaquin St
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Salinas, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Salinas?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Salinas 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,721 | $2,350 | $3,150 |
Salinas 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,923 | $3,000 | $6,100 |
Salinas 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,948 | $3,595 | $6,500 |
Salinas 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salinas, CA
Pricing Updated: 09/22/2025Current apartment rentals in the Salinas, CA area range in price from $750 to $4,100 with an overall median price of $3,554. The three Salinas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Auto Center at $1,720, Harden Ranch at $1,720, and Northbridge at $1,720. 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 |
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Auto Center | $3,300 | $1,720 | 59 |
Harden Ranch | $3,300 | $1,720 | 60 |
Northbridge | $3,300 | $1,720 | 53 |
North Salinas | $3,300 | $1,720 | 59 |
Outer Salinas | $3,300 | $750 | 65 |
Buena Vista | $3,700 | $1,818 | 4 |
Center City Salinas | $3,700 | $2,250 | 10 |
Old Town Salinas | $3,700 | $2,250 | 10 |
South Salinas | $3,700 | $1,818 | 3 |
West Salinas | $3,700 | $1,966 | 10 |
Cheapest Available Salinas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Salinas, CA is a Studio unit found at Laurel Tree in the North Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,659. Boronda Manor in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salinas apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Laurel Tree | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,659 |
Boronda Manor | One Bedroom A1A/A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
93 North | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA
As of September 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salinas area is the $2.62 price per square foot Galicia w/ Garage Model at Palm Court Apartments in the in the North Salinas neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Salinas apartment is the 2x2AR1T2 Model at Woodside Park starting at $2,995 with a $2.55 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. |
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Palm Court Apartments | Galicia w/ Garage | 3BR,2BA | $2.62 |
Woodside Park | 2x2AR1T2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
Pointe at Northridge | Del Rio | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
93 North | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.98 |
Cambridge Court | Plan B3 | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Northpoint Apartments | Northpoint 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.11 |
Pointe at Harden Ranch | Santa Catalina | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
1370 Byron Drive - Salinas | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
Boronda Manor | One Bedroom A1A/A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Salinas?
There are currently 526 Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,700. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salinas ranging from $925 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 $925 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,635.
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.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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.

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.

The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.