Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salinas Neighborhood of Salinas, CA from $1,600 (6 Rentals)

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948 Lupin Dr #2
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948 Lupin Dr #2

948 Lupin DrSalinas, CA 93906
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962 Lupin Dr

962 Lupin DrSalinas, CA 93906

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West Salinas, Salinas, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Salinas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Salinas area of Salinas, CA is a Studio unit found at Cambridge Court priced from $1,630. Pointe at Westlake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,874. Here are the most affordable West Salinas apartments for rent in Salinas, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge CourtPlan E1Studio,1BA$1,630
Pointe at WestlakeElvyStudio,1BA$1,874
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$2,092

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salinas, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Salinas area is the $2.42 price per square foot Plan D Model at Cypress Landing in the in the West Salinas neighborhood starting from $2,305. The second greatest value West Salinas apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Plaza Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the West Salinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Salinas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cypress LandingPlan D2BR,2BA$2.42
Plaza Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.86
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$3.31
Pointe at NorthridgeDel Mar1BR,1BA$3.11
Sheridan Park1x1 upper renovated1BR,1BA$4.13
Pointe at WestlakeAbby StudioStudio ,1BA$4.63
Cambridge CourtPlan E1Studio ,1BA$4.08

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West Salinas, Salinas, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Salinas Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Salinas?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Salinas is at Cambridge Court listed at $1,630.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salinas Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salinas Apartment is $1,902 at Cambridge Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Salinas Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Salinas is starting from $2,255 at Cypress Landing.

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