Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Salinas Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $932 (55 Rentals)

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Cypress Creek
$2,005 - $3,332

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Base Rent$2,005 - $3,332
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cypress Creek

162-162 Casentini StSalinas, CA 93907
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property at 2366 N Main St
$2,095

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Base Rent$2,095
Total Monthly Price$2,095
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2366 N Main St

SalinasCA93906
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property at 415 Tyler Pl
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250
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415 Tyler Pl

SalinasCA93906
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Sheridan Park
$2,445 - $2,881

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Sheridan Park

1450 N 1st StSalinas, CA 93906
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property at 158 Kern St
$2,499

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Base Rent$2,499
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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158 Kern St, Unit Sherwood Lake

158 Kern St
SalinasCA93905
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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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401 Monterey St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

401 Monterey St

401 Monterey StSalinas, CA 93901

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109 Prado St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

109 Prado St

109 Prado StSalinas, CA 93906
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Maple Street: 310
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Street: 310

300-320 Maple StSalinas, CA 93901
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luns17
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

luns17

17 Lunsford 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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726 Kilbreth Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

726 Kilbreth Ave

726 Kilbreth AveSalinas, CA 93905
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Riker:410
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riker:410

410-412 Riker StSalinas, CA 93901
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Laurel Tree
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Tree

1185 Monroe StSalinas, CA 93906
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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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336 Central Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

336 Central Ave

336 Central AveSalinas, CA 93901
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University Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

University Apartments

921 University AveSalinas, CA 93901
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Creekbridge Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Creekbridge Apartments

1701 Independence BlvdSalinas, CA 93906
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Garden Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court

1044 John StSalinas, CA 93905
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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. luns17 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Outer Salinas apartments for rent in Salinas, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Montecito at Williams Ranch1x11BR,1BA$932
luns171BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
109 Prado St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Pointe at WestlakeAbby StudioStudio,1BA$1,791
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,825
Boronda ManorStudio E1AStudio,1BA$1,904
335 Soledad Street, Salinas, CA 939011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950
Laurel TreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,955
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$2,005
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$2,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Salinas, CA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer 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 Outer 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 Outer Salinas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Court ApartmentsGalicia with Garage3BR,2BA$2.62
Plaza Club3x23BR,2BA$2.69
Cypress Creek2x22BR,2BA$3.30
Plaza Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.26
Santa Lucia2 BR, 1.5 BA - Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.23
93 North2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.91
335 Soledad Street, Salinas, CA 939011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.64
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.42
Garden CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$3.29
Montecito at Williams Ranch1x11BR,1BA$1.76

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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 $2,090.

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 $2,450.

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 2 regular apartments in Outer Salinas that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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