Average Rent in Salinas, CA
8 apartment buildings, 72 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,555/mo
Cheapest
$1,400/mo
Properties
8
Units
72
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Salinas, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Salinas, CA Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Coast and Valley Properties, Inc
376 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
36 North Properties, Inc
369 S Main St ste m, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
Corral de Tierra Realty, Inc.
19045 Portola Dr f2, Salinas, CA 93908, USA
Cypress Landing
552 Rico St, Salinas, CA 93907, USA
Cypress Creek
162 Casentini St, Salinas, CA 93907, USA
Sheridan Park Apartments
1450 N First St, Salinas, CA 93906, USA
Laurel Grove Residences
425 W Laurel Dr, Salinas, CA 93906, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coast and Valley Properties, Inc 376 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901, USA | $1,400 | $2,156 | $2.79 | 3.3 (64) | 9 |
| 2 | 36 North Properties, Inc 369 S Main St ste m, Salinas, CA 93901, USA | $1,550 | $2,371 | $1.99 | 3.5 (61) | 15 |
| 3 | Corral de Tierra Realty, Inc. 19045 Portola Dr f2, Salinas, CA 93908, USA | $1,850 | $2,856 | $3.08 | 3.8 (12) | 8 |
| 4 | Cypress Landing 552 Rico St, Salinas, CA 93907, USA | $2,196 | $2,426 | $2.93 | 2.9 (14) | 3 |
| 5 | Cypress Creek 162 Casentini St, Salinas, CA 93907, USA | $2,331 | $2,465 | $2.99 | 3.5 (93) | 20 |
| 6 | Sheridan Park Apartments 1450 N First St, Salinas, CA 93906, USA | $2,372 | $2,805 | $3.77 | 3.4 (16) | 4 |
| 7 | Laurel Grove Residences 425 W Laurel Dr, Salinas, CA 93906, USA | $2,582 | $2,924 | $3.57 | 4.1 (63) | 12 |
Explore Each Property
Coast and Valley Properties, Inc
3.3 (64)376 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
36 North Properties, Inc
3.5 (61)369 S Main St ste m, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
Corral de Tierra Realty, Inc.
3.8 (12)19045 Portola Dr f2, Salinas, CA 93908, USA
Cypress Landing
2.9 (14)552 Rico St, Salinas, CA 93907, USA
Cypress Creek
3.5 (93)162 Casentini St, Salinas, CA 93907, USA
Sheridan Park Apartments
3.4 (16)1450 N First St, Salinas, CA 93906, USA
Salinas, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Salinas, CA is $2,555 per month, based on 72 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,400 at Coast and Valley Properties, Inc to $3,240 at Woodside Park Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,759/mo | $1,400/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $2,293/mo | $1,600/mo | 32 |
| 2 Bed | $2,881/mo | $2,500/mo | 23 |
| 3 Bed | $3,358/mo | $2,875/mo | 9 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Salinas, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Salinas, CA averages $2,293/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,881/mo. At the local median household income of $89,150, that works out to 34% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Salinas, CA at $1,923/mo. The current tracked market average runs 33% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Salinas, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Salinas, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$102,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,555/mo.
Comfortable income
$123,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,400/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Salinas, CA is $89,150 , about 27% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Salinas, CA
Overall prices in Salinas, CA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 113.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Salinas, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,555 |
| Utilities | $716 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,708 |
| Healthcare | $833 |
| Other goods and services | $1,333 |
| Estimated total | $7,712/mo |
Population
161,993
Median household income
$89,150
Census median rent
$1,923/mo
Rent as % of income
32.1%
Median age
32.1
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Salinas, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Salinas, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | +12% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +26% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -11% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -1% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | +8% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +31% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Salinas, CA?
The average rent in Salinas, CA is $2,555 per month, based on 72 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Salinas, CA?
The lowest available rent in Salinas, CA starts at $1,400 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Salinas, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Salinas, CA average $2,293/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,600/mo across 32 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Salinas, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Salinas, CA average $2,881/mo. Units start from $2,500/mo across 23 units currently listed.
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