Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Salinas Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $900 (58 Rentals)

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Sheridan Park
$2,109 - $2,615
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Sheridan Park

1450 N 1st StSalinas, CA 93906
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property at 1451 Parsons Ave

$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1451 Parsons Ave

SalinasCA93906
property at 415 Tyler Pl

$2,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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415 Tyler Pl

SalinasCA93906

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Cypress Creek
$2,419 - $3,127
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Cypress Creek

162-162 Casentini StSalinas, CA 93907
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Woodside Park
$2,756 - $2,991
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Woodside Park

1040 Riker StSalinas, CA 93901
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9 Sun St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Sun St

9 Sun StSalinas, CA 93901
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Glenhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenhaven Apartments

415 Williams RdSalinas, CA 93905
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The Reef Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Reef Apartments

333 W Laurel DrSalinas, CA 93906
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16 Natividad Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

16 Natividad Rd

16 Natividad RdSalinas, CA 93906
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Maple Street: 310
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Maple Street: 310

300-320 Maple StSalinas, CA 93901
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726 Kilbreth Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

726 Kilbreth Ave

726 Kilbreth AveSalinas, CA 93905
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Laurel Tree
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Tree

1185 Monroe StSalinas, CA 93906
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Riker:410
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riker:410

410-412 Riker StSalinas, CA 93901

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336 Central Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

336 Central Ave

336 Central AveSalinas, CA 93901
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948 Lupin Dr #2
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948 Lupin Dr #2

948 Lupin DrSalinas, CA 93906
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962 Lupin Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

962 Lupin Dr

962 Lupin DrSalinas, CA 93906
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University Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

University Apartments

921 University AveSalinas, CA 93901
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Garden Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court

1044 John StSalinas, CA 93905
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Creekbridge Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Creekbridge Apartments

1701 Independence BlvdSalinas, CA 93906
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Outer Salinas, Salinas, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Salinas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Salinas area of Salinas, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Montecito at Williams Ranch priced from $932. Plaza Grande Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,366. Here are the most affordable Outer Salinas apartments for rent in Salinas, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Montecito at Williams Ranch1x11BR,1BA$932
Plaza Grande Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,366
Cambridge CourtPlan E1Studio,1BA$1,762
Boronda ManorStudio E1AStudio,1BA$1,797
Northpoint ApartmentsNorthpoint 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Riker:410Riker:410 - 101BR,1BA$1,950
Laurel TreeLoft1BR,1BA$2,005
Pointe at WestlakeTrinity1BR,1BA$2,008
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,059

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Salinas, CA

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer 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 Outer 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 Outer Salinas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Court ApartmentsGalicia with Garage3BR,2BA$2.79
Woodside Park2x1BR1T22BR,1BA$2.93
Cypress Creek2x22BR,2BA$3.10
Laurel GroveTHE RODEO2BR,2BA$3.05
Plaza Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.91
Riker:410Riker:410 - 101BR,1BA$2.73
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Northpoint ApartmentsNorthpoint 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.01
Plaza Grande Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Montecito at Williams Ranch1x11BR,1BA$1.76

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Outer Salinas, Salinas, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California including Outer Salinas, Salinas, and the greater Salinas area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Salinas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Salinas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Salinas is under $2,059.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Salinas?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Salinas is Montecito at Williams Ranch which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Outer Salinas costs $3,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Salinas?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Outer Salinas that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer Salinas?

Cheap apartments in Outer Salinas have an average cost of $273 which is $3,127 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Salinas.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.