
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Salinas Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $900 (73 Rentals)
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Cypress Creek

Plaza Grande Homes

601 Riker Street - Salinas

219 Soledad Street - Salinas

235 Soledad St

223 Riker Ter

203 Griffin St

Villa Hartnell

157 Central Ave
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California Square Apartments

206 Katherine Ave

255-275 Calle Cebu

401 Monterey St

219 Market Way

Western Apartments

335 Soledad St

39 Capitol St

418-430 Pajaro St

29-33 California St
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513 Fremont St

13-15 E Lake St

117 E Romie Ln

Multi-Family Income

Maple Street: 310

Williamson Apartments

301 Main St

149 Central Ave

255 E Romie Ln
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134 Clay St

137 Monterey St

Chaney House

135 Clay St

429 San Benito Cir

521 Santa Maria St

310-312 Pajaro St

Santa Cruz & Monterey Apartments

247 Central Ave

281 Katherine Ave
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918-936 Iverson St

33-35 Stone St

664 Carmelita Dr

243 Central Ave

336 Cayuga St

326 Central Ave

501 Fremont St

63 Kings St

15 Palmetto St

122-126 E Gabilan St
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Old Town Salinas, Salinas, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town Salinas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Salinas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,366 | $2,433 |
| Old Town Salinas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,088 | $2,901 | $3,136 |
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Cheapest Available Old Town Salinas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town Salinas area of Salinas, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Plaza Grande Homes priced from $1,366. Riker:410 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Old Town Salinas apartments for rent in Salinas, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Grande Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,366 |
| Riker:410 | Riker:410 - 10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Cypress Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3,097 |
| Woodside Park | 2x1BR1T2 | 2BR,1BA | $3,136 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Salinas, CA
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town Salinas area is the $2.93 price per square foot 2x1BR1T2 Model at Woodside Park in the in the South Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,991. The second greatest value Old Town Salinas apartment is the 2x2 Model at Cypress Creek starting at $3,097 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the West Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town Salinas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Park | 2x1BR1T2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Cypress Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Riker:410 | Riker:410 - 10 | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Plaza Grande Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
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Best Local Schools in Old Town Salinas, Salinas, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Salinas Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Salinas Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Salinas Apartment is $1,366 at Plaza Grande Homes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Town Salinas Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Town Salinas is starting from $2,991 at Woodside Park.
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