Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Salinas Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $1,400 (29 Rentals)

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223 Riker Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

223 Riker Ter

223 Riker TerSalinas, CA 93901
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206 Katherine Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

206 Katherine Ave

206 Katherine AveSalinas, CA 93901
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401 Monterey St
Studio Apartments

401 Monterey St

401 Monterey StSalinas, CA 93901
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728 Jefferson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

728 Jefferson St

728 Jefferson StSalinas, CA 93905

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335 Soledad St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

335 Soledad St

335 Soledad StSalinas, CA 93901
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Chaney House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chaney House

6 Orange DrSalinas, CA 93901
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Tynan Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Tynan Village

323 Front StSalinas, CA 93901
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135 Clay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

135 Clay St

135 Clay StSalinas, CA 93901
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California Pride
2 Bedroom Apartments

California Pride

454 California StSalinas, CA 93901
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301 Main St
Studio Apartments

301 Main St

301 Main StSalinas, CA 93901
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595 John St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

595 John St

595 John StSalinas, CA 93905
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43 Plaza Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

43 Plaza Cir

43 Plaza CirSalinas, CA 93901
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Vista Montanas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Montanas

722 East StSalinas, CA 93905
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270 Harvest St
2 Bedroom Apartments

270 Harvest St

270 Harvest StSalinas, CA 93901
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117 John St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

117 John St

117 John StSalinas, CA 93901
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Cheapest Available South Salinas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Salinas area of Salinas, CA is a Studio unit found at Pointe at Westlake priced from $1,749. Cypress Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,077. Here are the most affordable South Salinas apartments for rent in Salinas, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe at WestlakeElvyStudio,1BA$1,749
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$2,077
Cypress LandingPlan B2BR,2BA$2,410

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Salinas, CA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Salinas area is the $2.45 price per square foot Plan B Model at Cypress Landing in the in the West Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,410. The second greatest value South Salinas apartment is the 1x1 Model at Cypress Creek starting at $2,077 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the West Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Salinas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cypress LandingPlan B2BR,2BA$2.45
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$2.77
Pointe at WestlakeElvyStudio ,1BA$3.64

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Salinas Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Salinas Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Salinas Apartment is $2,077 at Cypress Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Salinas Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Salinas is starting from $2,410 at Cypress Landing.

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