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Average Rent in Salinas, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Salinas, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,598/mo
▼ 2.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,450/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
61
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Salinas, CA
6 listed units across 2 buildings in Salinas, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $123/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Grove Residences | Unit 321-E | $2,717 | $2,551 | $166 |
| Cypress Landing | Unit 3, Plan D | $2,525 | $2,361 | $164 |
| Cypress Landing | Unit 1, Plan A | $2,346 | $2,197 | $149 |
| Laurel Grove Residences | Unit 409-K | $2,612 | $2,509 | $103 |
| Cypress Landing | Unit 2, Plan C | $2,444 | $2,344 | $100 |
| Laurel Grove Residences | Unit 411-C | $2,662 | $2,609 | $53 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Salinas, CA
Compare average rent across Salinas, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas 93908 | $2,938 | $2,400 | 1 | 4 |
| Salinas 93906 | $2,752 | $2,061 | 2 | 17 |
| Salinas 93907 | $2,622 | $2,197 | 2 | 16 |
| Salinas 93901 | $2,416 | $1,450 | 3 | 24 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Salinas, CA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Salinas, CA is $2,598 per month across 8 apartment communities and 61 available units. Rents have decreased $66 (2.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Coast and Valley Properties, Inc starting at $1,450/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,796/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,220/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,914/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,694/mo.
Prices range from $1,450 to $4,200 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 11 units are currently listed.
Salinas, CA Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Salinas, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Salinas, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast and Valley Properties, Inc | $1,450/mo | $2,195/mo | 11 | 3.3 |
| 36 North Properties, Inc | $1,800/mo | $2,410/mo | 10 | 3.5 |
| Sheridan Park Apartments | $2,061/mo | $2,568/mo | 4 | 3.4 |
| Cypress Landing | $2,197/mo | $2,301/mo | 3 | 2.9 |
| Cypress Creek | $2,212/mo | $2,696/mo | 13 | 3.5 |
| Corral de Tierra Realty, Inc. | $2,400/mo | $2,938/mo | 4 | 3.8 |
| Laurel Grove Residences | $2,509/mo | $2,808/mo | 13 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Salinas, CA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Salinas, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$104,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,598/mo.
Comfortable income
$125,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,450/mo), you need to earn at least $58,000/year.
Median household income in Salinas, CA is $89,150 , about 29% 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) | $2,598 |
| Utilities | $716 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,708 |
| Healthcare | $833 |
| Other goods and services | $1,333 |
| Estimated total | $7,755/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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