
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Big Sur, CA from $1,400 (22 Rentals)
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Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace

The Shangri La Apartments

Cambridge Court

Pointe at Westlake

Pacific Grove - Senior Apartments

Northridge Park

Ocean View at Pacific Grove Apartments

Footprints on the Bay

SeaBreeze Apartment Homes

Palm Court Apartments

394 Reservation Rd

Santa Lucia

347 8th St

409 N Vanderhurst Ave

68277 Jolon Rd

26052 CA-1

1217 Amador Ave
Big Sur, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Big Sur?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Big Sur Studio Apartments | $2,058 | $1,450 | $2,600 |
Big Sur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,769 | $1,700 | $5,334 |
Big Sur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,551 | $1,626 | $10,000+ |
Big Sur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,215 | $1,878 | $4,981 |
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 Bella Linda Apartments in the Outer Monterey neighborhood priced from $1,400. 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 |
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Bella Linda Apartments | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,626 |
Cambridge Court | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,917 |
Pacific Grove - Senior Apartments | Lakepark | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Sur, CA and Nearby
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Big Sur area is the $2.79 price per square foot Galicia w/ Garage Model at Palm Court Apartments in the in the North Salinas neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Big Sur apartment is the 2x2 Model at Cypress Creek starting at $3,317 with a $3.32 price per square foot in the West Salinas neighborhood. 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. |
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Palm Court Apartments | Galicia w/ Garage | 3BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Cypress Creek | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.32 |
Surfside Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.11 |
Pointe at Westlake | Lassen | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
Cypress Landing | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
Santa Lucia | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.23 |
Woodside Park | 1x1AR1T2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
196 | Northpoint 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Big Sur Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Big Sur?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Big Sur is at Bella Linda Apartments listed at $1,400.
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 Bella Linda Apartments.
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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