54 Villa St
SalinasCA93901
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SalinasCA93906
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SalinasCA93901
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SalinasCA93901
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SalinasCA93906
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SalinasCA93907
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Salinas, CA Local Guide
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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 | $2,784 | $2,400 | $3,850 |
| Salinas 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,096 | $3,200 | $6,000 |
| Salinas 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,992 | $3,500 | $7,000 |
| Salinas 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salinas, CA
Pricing Updated: 06/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Salinas, CA area range in price from $1,350 to $4,168 with an overall median price of $3,209. The three Salinas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Salinas at $1,350, Auto Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Salinas | $3,024 | $1,350 | 21 |
| Auto Center | $3,111 | $1,720 | 53 |
| Northbridge | $3,111 | $1,720 | 44 |
| Harden Ranch | $3,119 | $1,720 | 55 |
| North Salinas | $3,119 | $1,350 | 54 |
| Elkhorn Pajaro | $3,179 | $1,350 | 79 |
| Outer Salinas | $3,240 | $1,350 | 60 |
| Buena Vista | $3,350 | $1,350 | 4 |
| Center City Salinas | $3,350 | $1,350 | 13 |
| Old Town Salinas | $3,350 | $1,350 | 13 |
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 $1,767. Laurel Tree in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,781. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salinas apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe at Westlake | Elvy | Studio,1BA | $1,767 |
| Laurel Tree | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,781 |
| 726kil | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salinas area is the $2.53 price per square foot Plan D Model at Cypress Landing in the in the West Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,408. The second greatest value Salinas apartment is the Del Rio Model at Pointe at Northridge starting at $2,448 with a $2.80 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 D | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Rio | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Palm Court Apartments | Asturia w/ Carport | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 93 North | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| Santa Lucia | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.23 |
| Pointe at Harden Ranch | San Simeon | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Cypress Creek | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Cambridge Court | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 726kil | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
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There are currently 527 Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $4,168. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salinas ranging from $2,125 to $7,000.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salinas ranges from $2,125 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,626.
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