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Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace
1032 Walnut AveGreenfield, CA 93927
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Pointe at Westlake
60 Stephanie DrSalinas, CA 93901
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The Shangri La Apartments
2875 David AvePacific Grove, CA 93950
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Cambridge Court
939 Heather CirSalinas, CA 93906
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Pointe at Northridge
436-436 Noice DrSalinas, CA 93906
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Ocean View at Pacific Grove Apartments
1141 Lighthouse AvePacific Grove, CA 93950
19115 Garden Valley Way
SalinasCA93908
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Big Sur, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Big Sur?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sur Studio Apartments | $2,010 | $788 | $2,500 |
| Big Sur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,764 | $1,700 | $6,420 |
| Big Sur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,433 | $1,626 | $8,152 |
| Big Sur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,017 | $1,878 | $4,732 |
| Big Sur 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $2,095 | $2,095 |
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Cheapest Available Big Sur Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Big Sur, CA is a Studio unit found at Cambridge Court in the West Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,619. Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,626. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Sur apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Court | Plan E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,619 |
| Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,626 |
| 513-531 Belden St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Sur, CA and Nearby
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Big Sur area is the $3.11 price per square foot Plan B Model at Surfside Apartments in the in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Big Sur apartment is the Summit Units Model at Greenfield Village starting at $1,750 with a $2.04 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Big Sur apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.11 |
| Greenfield Village | Summit Units | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Plaza Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Santa Lucia | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.23 |
| Northpoint Apartments | Northpoint 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Cypress Creek | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 513-531 Belden St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
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What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Big Sur?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Big Sur is at Pointe at Westlake listed at $1,789.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Sur Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Sur Apartment is $1,700 at 513-531 Belden St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Big Sur Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Big Sur is starting from $1,626 at Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace.
What is the most affordable Big Sur Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Big Sur Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace and starts from $1,878.
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