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


Boronda Manor

Cambridge Court
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Auto Center, Salinas, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Auto Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Auto Center Studio Apartments | $1,650 | $1,507 | $1,727 |
Auto Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,797 | $6,830 |
Auto Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $2,216 | $3,480 |
Auto Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,446 | $3,396 | $3,650 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Boronda Manor | Studio E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,507 |
Cambridge Court | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,797 |
93 North | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cypress Landing | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
Pointe at Harden Ranch | La Jolla | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
Plaza Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Santa Lucia | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.23 |
Northpoint Apartments | Northpoint 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
Cambridge Court | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
russell | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
93 North | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
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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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