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

Cambridge Court

Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace

1301 Darwin St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monterey County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Monterey County Studio Apartments | $1,918 | $1,225 | $2,600 |
Monterey County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,545 | $1,700 | $6,152 |
Monterey County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,367 | $1,626 | $9,856 |
Monterey County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,191 | $1,878 | $5,500 |
Monterey County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $2,095 | $2,095 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bella Linda Apartments | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Marina Beach Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,626 |
93 North | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Laurel Tree | Loft | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Palm Court Apartments | Galicia w/ Garage | 3BR,2BA | $2.79 |
675 Jefferson Street - Monterey | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.86 |
Pointe at Westlake | Lassen | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
Cypress Landing | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
93 North | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
1370 Byron Drive - Salinas | 2 Bedrooms / 1.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.42 |
Woodside Park | 1x1AR1T2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Pointe at Harden Ranch | Santa Catalina | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,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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