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2398 N Main St

2398 N Main St, Unit A

415 Tyler Pl

1824 Cherokee Dr

311 Katherine Ave

2434 N Main St

966 Sage Ct

256 Clay St
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Salinas, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Salinas?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Salinas 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,779 | $2,595 | $3,250 |
Salinas 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,359 | $2,975 | $6,000 |
Salinas 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,969 | $4,145 | $6,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salinas, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/20/2025Current apartment rentals in the Salinas, CA area range in price from $750 to $6,273 with an overall median price of $3,499. The three Salinas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Salinas at $2,275, Auto Center at $1,772, and Elkhorn Pajaro at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salinas Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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East Salinas | $2,275 | $2,275 | 1 |
Auto Center | $3,536 | $1,772 | 55 |
Elkhorn Pajaro | $3,536 | $750 | 91 |
Harden Ranch | $3,536 | $1,772 | 66 |
Northbridge | $3,536 | $1,772 | 55 |
North Salinas | $3,536 | $1,772 | 55 |
Outer Salinas | $3,536 | $750 | 79 |
Buena Vista | $3,700 | $1,772 | 32 |
Center City Salinas | $3,700 | $1,772 | 32 |
Old Town Salinas | $3,700 | $1,772 | 32 |
Cheapest Available Salinas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Salinas, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cambridge Court in the West Salinas neighborhood priced from $1,772. Laurel Tree in the North Salinas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,784. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salinas apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cambridge Court | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,772 |
Laurel Tree | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,784 |
Boronda Manor | Studio E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,794 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA
As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salinas 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 Salinas apartment is the 2x1AR1T2 Model at Woodside Park starting at $2,721 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the West Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salinas 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 |
Woodside Park | 2x1AR1T2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Sheridan Park | 2x1 downstairs renovated | 2BR,1BA | $3.18 |
Plaza Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
Santa Lucia | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.23 |
1118al | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
Northridge Park | The Soraya | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
Garden Court | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
Pointe at Northridge | Del Mar | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Pointe at Harden Ranch | Cambria | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Salinas
What type of rentals are currently available in Salinas?
There are currently 534 Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $6,273. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salinas ranging from $975 to $6,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Salinas?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salinas ranges from $975 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,362.
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