
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Salinas Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $900 (57 Rentals)
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93 North

Boronda Manor

Pointe at Northridge

Cambridge Court

323 S Main St

Pointe at Westlake

Santa Lucia

Pointe at Harden Ranch

114 Geil St
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Northridge Park

921 University Avenue

Palm Court Apartments

Plaza Apartments

Northpoint Apartments

415 Tyler Pl

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Cypress Creek

Laurel Grove

1415 Wiren St

818-820 University Ave
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Woodside Park

Cypress Landing

1514 2nd Ave, Unit 1514 Second Ave

18854-18858 Eisenhower St

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Sheridan Park

158 Kern St, Unit #12, Unit #12

265 Cherry Dr

9 Sun St

Glenhaven Apartments

The Reef Apartments
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Mariner Village Apartments

16 Natividad Rd

Terrace Plaza Apartments

726 Kilbreth Ave

1118al

Laurel Tree

Maple Terrace Apartments
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336 Central Ave

948 Lupin Dr #2

962 Lupin Dr

Garden Court

1370 Byron Drive - Salinas

1354 N Main St

2362 N Main St

Creekbridge Apartments

Plaza Club Apartments

The Courtyard Apartments
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Outer Salinas, Salinas, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Salinas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Salinas Studio Apartments | $1,996 | $1,830 | $2,080 |
| Outer Salinas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,203 | $1,795 | $2,843 |
| Outer Salinas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,673 | $2,150 | $3,484 |
| Outer Salinas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,408 | $3,300 | $3,650 |
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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 93 North priced from $1,825. Laurel Tree has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,921. Here are the most affordable Outer Salinas apartments for rent in Salinas, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 North | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Laurel Tree | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,921 |
| Cambridge Court | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,931 |
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 1BR,1BA | $1,992 |
| Pointe at Harden Ranch | San Simeon | 1BR,1BA | $2,080 |
| Garden Court | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,086 |
| Pointe at Westlake | Trinity | 1BR,1BA | $2,223 |
| Boronda Manor | Two Bedroom B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,277 |
| Palm Court Apartments | Aragon with Carport | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Northpoint Apartments | Northpoint 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Salinas, CA
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Salinas area is the $2.82 price per square foot San Clemente Model at Pointe at Harden Ranch in the in the North Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,578. The second greatest value Outer Salinas apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Santa Lucia starting at $2,695 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the North Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Salinas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe at Harden Ranch | San Clemente | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Santa Lucia | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.23 |
| Palm Court Apartments | Aragon with Carport | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Cypress Creek | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| Northpoint Apartments | Northpoint 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Garden Court | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Boronda Manor | Two Bedroom B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Cambridge Court | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 93 North | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Salinas Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Salinas Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Salinas Apartment is $1,825 at 93 North.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Salinas Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Salinas is starting from $2,277 at Boronda Manor.
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