Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salinas Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

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West Salinas, Salinas, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Salinas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Salinas area of Salinas, CA is a Studio unit found at Pointe at Westlake priced from $1,724. Pointe at Northridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,869. Here are the most affordable West Salinas apartments for rent in Salinas, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe at WestlakeElvyStudio,1BA$1,724
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$1,869
Cambridge CourtPlan A21BR,1BA$1,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salinas, CA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Salinas area is the $2.90 price per square foot Plan B Model at Cypress Landing in the in the West Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,857. The second greatest value West Salinas apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Plaza Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the West Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Salinas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cypress LandingPlan B2BR,2BA$2.90
Plaza Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.86
Cambridge CourtPlan B12BR,1BA$2.93
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$2.72
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2.78
Sheridan Park1x1 upper renovated1BR,1BA$3.24
Pointe at WestlakeElvyStudio ,1BA$3.59

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West Salinas, Salinas, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Salinas, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Salinas Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salinas Apartment is $1,869 at Pointe at Northridge.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Salinas is starting from $2,228 at Cambridge Court.

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