
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA from $600 (9 Rentals)
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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 | $2,114 | $788 | $3,025 |
Monterey County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,586 | $750 | $5,685 |
Monterey County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,325 | $1,626 | $9,578 |
Monterey County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,909 | $1,878 | $4,732 |
Monterey County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,030 | $2,095 | $3,995 |
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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. 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 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 |
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,626 |
832haw | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey County, CA
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monterey County area is the $2.50 price per square foot 302 Ocean Ave Model at 302 Ocean Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Monterey County apartment is the Lassen Model at Pointe at Westlake starting at $2,666 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the West Salinas 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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302 Ocean Ave, Unit 2 | 302 Ocean Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Pointe at Westlake | Lassen | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
3039 Marina Drive - Marina | 3039m08a | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.01 |
Sheridan Park | 2x1 downstairs renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Plaza Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
1118al | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
Pointe at Harden Ranch | Cambria | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
Cambridge Court | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
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 $2,125.
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 $3,765.
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 $416 which is $3,349 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monterey County.
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