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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 | $3,030 | $2,500 | $3,495 |
| Salinas 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,121 | $2,995 | $6,770 |
| Salinas 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,533 | $3,500 | $5,300 |
| Salinas 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,850 | $4,850 | $4,850 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salinas, CA
Pricing Updated: 09/14/2026Current apartment rentals in the Salinas, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $4,000 with an overall median price of $2,431. The three Salinas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Buena Vista at $2,020, South Salinas at $2,020, and West Salinas at $2,287. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista | $2,020 | $1,366 | 10 |
| South Salinas | $2,020 | $1,791 | 8 |
| West Salinas | $2,287 | $1,366 | 25 |
| Elkhorn Pajaro | $2,412 | $1,000 | 69 |
| Greater Salinas | $2,448 | $1,366 | 66 |
| Outer Salinas | $2,448 | $1,366 | 66 |
| Harden Ranch | $2,450 | $1,595 | 56 |
| North Salinas | $2,451 | $1,366 | 53 |
| Auto Center | $2,462 | $1,825 | 52 |
| Northbridge | $2,462 | $1,825 | 42 |
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. luns17 in the Northbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. 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 |
| luns17 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 109 Prado St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA
As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salinas area is the $2.62 price per square foot Galicia with 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 3x2 Model at Plaza Club starting at $3,150 with a $2.69 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Court Apartments | Galicia with Garage | 3BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| Plaza Club | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| Cypress Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.28 |
| Cypress Landing | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| Plaza Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Santa Lucia | 2 BR, 1.5 BA - Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.23 |
| 93 North | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 335 Soledad Street, Salinas, CA 93901 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Union Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Montecito at Williams Ranch | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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There are currently 531 Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,366 to $3,750. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salinas ranging from $1,950 to $6,770.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salinas ranges from $1,950 to $6,770 with an average monthly rent of $3,594.
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