Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auto Center Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $1,500 (6 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Auto Center area of Salinas.

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2340 N Main StSalinas, CA 93906

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Auto Center, Salinas, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Auto Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Auto Center area of Salinas, CA is a Studio unit found at Boronda Manor priced from $1,507. Cambridge Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,797. Here are the most affordable Auto Center apartments for rent in Salinas, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boronda ManorStudio E1BStudio,1BA$1,507
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$1,797
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auto Center, CA

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Auto Center area is the $2.35 price per square foot Plan B Model at Cypress Landing in the in the West Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,319. The second greatest value Auto Center apartment is the La Jolla Model at Pointe at Harden Ranch starting at $2,587 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the North Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Auto Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cypress LandingPlan B2BR,2BA$2.35
Pointe at Harden RanchLa Jolla2BR,2BA$2.63
Plaza Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.86
Santa Lucia2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.23
Northpoint ApartmentsNorthpoint 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.23
Cambridge CourtPlan B12BR,1BA$3.31
russell2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.17
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.16
93 North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.66

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Auto Center, Salinas, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Auto Center, Salinas, and the greater Salinas area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auto Center Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Auto Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Auto Center Apartment is $1,797 at Cambridge Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Auto Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Auto Center is starting from $2,216 at Boronda Manor.

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