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2434 N Main St

SalinasCA93906

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salinas, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/20/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Salinas$2,275$2,2751
Auto Center$3,536$1,77255
Elkhorn Pajaro$3,536$75091
Harden Ranch$3,536$1,77266
Northbridge$3,536$1,77255
North Salinas$3,536$1,77255
Outer Salinas$3,536$75079
Buena Vista$3,700$1,77232
Center City Salinas$3,700$1,77232
Old Town Salinas$3,700$1,77232

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$1,772
Laurel TreeLoft1BR,1BA$1,784
Boronda ManorStudio E1BStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Court ApartmentsGalicia w/ Garage3BR,2BA$2.79
Woodside Park2x1AR1T22BR,1BA$2.69
Sheridan Park2x1 downstairs renovated2BR,1BA$3.18
Plaza Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.09
Santa Lucia2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.23
1118al2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.09
Northridge ParkThe Soraya1BR,1BA$2.98
Garden CourtPlan A11BR,1BA$3.11
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.24
Pointe at Harden RanchCambria1BR,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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.