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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Salinas?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Salinas Studio Apartments | $1,778 | $1,724 | $1,874 |
South Salinas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $2,077 | $2,097 |
South Salinas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,753 | $2,410 | $3,624 |
South Salinas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,350 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Salinas Neighborhood of Salinas, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pointe at Westlake | Elvy | Studio,1BA | $1,749 |
Cypress Creek | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,077 |
Cypress Landing | Plan B | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cypress Landing | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
Cypress Creek | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Pointe at Westlake | Elvy | Studio ,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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