Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA from $600 (24 Rentals)

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9 Sun St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Sun St

9 Sun StSalinas, CA 93901
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Glenhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenhaven Apartments

415 Williams RdSalinas, CA 93905
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The Reef Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Reef Apartments

333 W Laurel DrSalinas, CA 93906
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City Center Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Center Plaza

1530-1534 Fremont BlvdSeaside, CA 93955
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666 Casanova Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

666 Casanova Ave

666 Casanova AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Heritage Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Gardens

2340 N Main StSalinas, CA 93906
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Monarch Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monarch Apartments

2 Moreland AvePacific Grove, CA 93950
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Sloat Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sloat Apartments

650 Sloat AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Cheapest Available Monterey County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monterey County, CA is a Studio unit found at Bella Linda Apartments in the Outer Monterey neighborhood priced from $1,450. Marina Beach Apartments in the Outer Monterey neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monterey County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella Linda ApartmentsStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,450
Marina Beach Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,575
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,626
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,720
Laurel TreeLoft1BR,1BA$1,769

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monterey County 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 Monterey County apartment is the 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath Model at 675 Jefferson Street - Monterey starting at $2,925 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Monterey Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monterey County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Court ApartmentsGalicia w/ Garage3BR,2BA$2.79
675 Jefferson Street - Monterey2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.86
Pointe at WestlakeLassen2BR,2BA$2.73
Cypress LandingPlan D2BR,2BA$2.37
93 North2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.91
1370 Byron Drive - Salinas2 Bedrooms / 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.42
Woodside Park1x1AR1T21BR,1BA$2.93
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.04
Pointe at Harden RanchSanta Catalina1BR,1BA$2.91
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monterey County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Monterey County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Monterey County is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monterey County?

The cheapest apartment in Monterey County is Bella Linda Apartments which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Monterey County costs $4,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monterey County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Monterey County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Monterey County?

Cheap apartments in Monterey County have an average cost of $1,099 which is $3,051 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monterey County.

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