Average Rent in Salinas CA
8 apartment buildings, 57 units. Real prices pulled from each property's leasing system this morning.
Avg Rent
$2,537/mo
Cheapest
$750/mo
Properties
8
Units
57
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
36 North Properties, Inc
369 S Main St ste m, Salinas
Corral de Tierra Realty, Inc.
19045 Portola Dr f2, Salinas
Cypress Creek
162 Casentini St, Salinas
Sheridan Park Apartments
1450 N First St, Salinas
Woodside Park Apartments
1040 Riker St, Salinas
Cypress Landing
552 Rico St, Salinas
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coast and Valley Properties, Inc 376 S Main St, Salinas | $750 | $2,014 | $3.17 | 3.3 | 11 |
| 2 | 36 North Properties, Inc 369 S Main St ste m, Salinas | $1,550 | $2,370 | $1.99 | 3.5 | 13 |
| 3 | Corral de Tierra Realty, Inc. 19045 Portola Dr f2, Salinas | $2,300 | $3,199 | $3.20 | 3.8 | 9 |
| 4 | Cypress Creek 162 Casentini St, Salinas | $2,469 | $2,560 | $2.97 | 3.5 | 20 |
| 5 | Sheridan Park Apartments 1450 N First St, Salinas | $2,577 | $2,947 | $3.76 | 3.4 | 3 |
| 6 | Woodside Park Apartments 1040 Riker St, Salinas | $2,801 | $2,801 | $2.75 | 3.9 | 1 |
| 7 | Cypress Landing 552 Rico St, Salinas | -- | -- | -- | 2.9 | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Coast and Valley Properties, Inc
3.3376 S Main St, Salinas
36 North Properties, Inc
3.5369 S Main St ste m, Salinas
Corral de Tierra Realty, Inc.
3.819045 Portola Dr f2, Salinas
Cypress Creek
3.5162 Casentini St, Salinas
Sheridan Park Apartments
3.41450 N First St, Salinas
Woodside Park Apartments
3.91040 Riker St, Salinas
Salinas CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Salinas CA is $2,537 per month, based on 57 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $750 at Coast and Valley Properties, Inc to $2,801 at Woodside Park Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,683/mo | $1,400/mo | 6 |
| 1 Bed | $2,231/mo | $750/mo | 21 |
| 2 Bed | $2,654/mo | $2,200/mo | 21 |
| 3 Bed | $3,546/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.
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
$101,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,537/mo.
Comfortable income
$122,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($750/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Cost of living in Salinas CA
We only have live rent data for Salinas CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,537 |
| Estimated total | $2,537/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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