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property at 2950 Club Rd

2950 Club Rd

Pebble BeachCA93953

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263 Monroe St

MontereyCA93940

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Monterey, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Monterey, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Monterey, CA area range in price from $788 to $8,251 with an overall median price of $3,934. The three Monterey neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Monterey at $1,650, Old Town at $1,695, and New Monterey at $1,695. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Monterey Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Monterey$2,875$1,6504
Old Town$2,875$1,6954
New Monterey$3,300$1,69534
Skyline Forest$3,300$1,65039
Monterey Vista$3,337$1,65026
Casanova Oak Knoll$4,732$78883
Del Monte Grove Laguna Grande$4,732$78883
Old Monterey Business District$4,732$788107
Outer Monterey$4,732$788134
Villa Del Monte$4,732$78886

Cheapest Available Monterey Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monterey, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 832haw in the Outer Monterey neighborhood priced from $1,875. Monterey Townhouse in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,994. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monterey apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875
Monterey TownhouseStudio RenoStudio,1BA$1,994
SeaBreeze Apartment HomesA1JR1BR,1BA$2,350
431 Spencer Street - Monterey2 bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,400
Pacific Grove Senior LivingStudio - Lake ParkStudio,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey, CA

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monterey area is the $3.73 price per square foot Residence 1 Luxury Model at Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment Homes in the in the Monterey Vista neighborhood starting from $4,289. The second greatest value Monterey apartment is the 255 Larkin St Model at 255 Larkin St, Unit No. 3 starting at $2,795 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monterey apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Seventeen Mile Drive Village Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.73
255 Larkin St, Unit No. 3255 Larkin St2BR,1BA$2.80
Surfside ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1.5BA$3.11
464-472 Ramona Avenue - Monterey2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.17
262 Clay St, Unit 3262 Clay St2BR,1BA$3.56
Footprints on the BaySeabreeze2BR,1BA$4.10
Monterey Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.82
107 18th St107 18th St1BR,1BA$3.69
832haw1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.75
1191 Birch Ave, Unit Studio behind the gate1191 Birch AveStudio ,1BA$4.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey

What type of rentals are currently available in Monterey?

There are currently 392 Apartments for Rent in Monterey, CA with pricing that ranges from $788 to $8,251. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monterey ranging from $1,580 to $14,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Monterey?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Monterey ranges from $1,580 to $14,850 with an average monthly rent of $4,467.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Monterey?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Monterey range from $4,628 to $4,732, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,450 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,995.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.