
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salinas Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $1,300 (62 Rentals)
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Cypress Creek

Cambridge Court

Plaza Grande Homes

601 Riker Street - Salinas

157 Central Ave

255-275 Calle Cebu

235 Soledad St

Villa Hartnell

219 Market Way
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219 Soledad Street - Salinas

California Square Apartments

223 Riker Ter

401 Monterey St

335 Soledad St

Western Apartments

29-33 California St

418-430 Pajaro St

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13-15 E Lake St
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Brianwood Park Apartments

39 Capitol St

Williamson Apartments

301 Main St

Santa Cruz & Monterey Apartments

247 Central Ave

918-936 Iverson St

149 Central Ave

243 Central Ave

134 Clay St
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137 Monterey St

310-312 Pajaro St

1200 W Market Cir

135 Clay St

929-945 University Ave

664 Carmelita Dr

33-35 Stone St

122-126 E Gabilan St

510 Cayuga St

766 Central Ave
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10 Villa St

326 Central Ave

15 Palmetto St

336 Cayuga St

948 Lupin Dr #2

962 Lupin Dr

University Apartments

The Courtyard Apartments

El-Gin Village

Salinas Gateway Senior Apartments
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West Salinas, Salinas, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Salinas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Salinas Studio Apartments | $1,789 | $1,789 | $1,789 |
| West Salinas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $1,366 | $2,481 |
| West Salinas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,803 | $2,350 | $3,127 |
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Cheapest Available West Salinas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Salinas area of Salinas, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Plaza Grande Homes priced from $1,366. Cambridge Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,789. Here are the most affordable West Salinas apartments for rent in Salinas, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Grande Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,366 |
| Cambridge Court | Plan E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,789 |
| Riker:410 | Riker:410 - 10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Cypress Landing | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $2,350 |
| Cypress Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3,097 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salinas, CA
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Salinas area is the $3.10 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Cypress Creek in the in the West Salinas neighborhood starting from $3,097. The second greatest value West Salinas apartment is the Plan C Model at Cypress Landing starting at $2,481 with a $3.34 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Cypress Landing | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| Riker:410 | Riker:410 - 10 | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Plaza Grande Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Cambridge Court | Plan E1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.47 |
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Roosevelt Elementary
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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 $1,366 at Plaza Grande Homes.
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 $2,318 at Cypress Landing.
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