Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auto Center Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $1,500 (4 Rentals)

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Heritage Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Gardens

2340 N Main StSalinas, CA 93906

Auto Center, Salinas, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auto Center, CA

As of February 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Auto Center area is the $3.38 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 35 in the in the West Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Auto Center apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Santa Lucia starting at $2,695 with a $3.23 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.
352BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.38
Santa Lucia2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.23
93 North2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.10
Cypress LandingPlan C1BR,1BA$3.04
196Northpoint 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.27
Pointe at Harden RanchSanta Catalina1BR,1BA$3.08
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$3.01
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.21
Boronda ManorTwo Bedroom B12BR,1BA$3.31
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$3.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Auto Center, Salinas, CA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Salinas, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $1,892 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 $2,181 at Boronda Manor.

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