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Highlights

  • Hook ups for washing machine and dryer
  • Additional small storage room
  • Newer stainless steel appliances
  • Cozy living room
  • Smaller laundry room
  • Beautifully landscaped

Location

542 Pine Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
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Management

Bluhm and Company

Leasing office

(831) 372-6400

Property Overview

542 Pine Avenue offers strong value and convenience, with an 8.3 Zumper expert rating, excellent price, amenities, and location scores, plus a trustworthy listing description. Notable features include newer stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer hookups, a small storage room, a cozy living room, and landscaped surroundings, while nearby walking access, transit, parks, restaurants, and mixed-use spaces add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 542 Pine Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 542 Pine Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath825 sqft$2,995 /mo1 unit availableThis gorgeous updated Victorian duplex apartment is located on the upper level and opens up to the kitchen. Off the kitchen is one of the best features of the unit, a charming deck with a stunning view of the Monterey Bay! From the kitchen entry, you step into the generously sized living room with high ceilings, tall windows, and fresh paint and newer flooring throughout. The bedrooms are light-filled and spacious. The bathroom has a shower over tub configuration. A large side yard is beautifully landscaped and shared with the downstairs tenant. Excellent location only a few blocks from downtown shopping, restaurants, Lovers Point Beach, the recreation trail and Pacific Grove Schools. The owner pays for sewer, trash and gardening. The tenant is responsible for other utilities. One uncovered driveway parking spot is located on the Fountain Avenue side. Laundry hookups are present in the laundry room downstairs off the back yard. One-year lease. No pets. Self-guided tours available daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM through our secure showing system. Identity verification required. Visit Rently to schedule a tour: https secure rently com properties 6793480?source=marketing

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Amenities for 542 Pine Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Bay ViewsLarge Windows
Trash

Appliances

OvenOven/Range
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Sewer
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Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 542 Pine Avenue

HomeApartments in Pacific Grove 542 Pine Avenue

This gorgeous updated Victorian duplex apartment is located on the upper level and opens up to the kitchen. Off the kitchen is one of the best features of the unit, a charming deck with a stunning view of the Monterey Bay! From the kitchen entry, you step into the generously sized living room with high ceilings, tall windows, and fresh paint and newer flooring throughout. The bedrooms are light-filled and spacious. The bathroom has a shower over tub configuration. A large side yard is beautifully landscaped and shared with the downstairs tenant. Excellent location only a few blocks from downtown shopping, restaurants, Lovers Point Beach, the recreation trail and Pacific Grove Schools. The owner pays for sewer, trash and gardening. The tenant is responsible for other utilities. One uncovered driveway parking spot is located on the Fountain Avenue side. Laundry hookups are present in the laundry room downstairs off the back yard. One-year lease. No pets. Self-guided tours available daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM through our secure showing system. Identity verification required. Visit Rently to schedule a tour: https secure rently com properties 6793480?source=marketing


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 542 Pine Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 542 Pine Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 542 Pine Avenue
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
542 Pine Avenue stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
542 Pine Avenue goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including sewer. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 542 Pine Avenue receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
542 Pine Avenue is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 542 Pine Avenue does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

542 Pine Avenue is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 145 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • Area has 22 parks and recreation options

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 22 parks within a mile
  • Public transit available nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 542 Pine Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 225 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Pacific Grove

2-bedroom apartments at 542 Pine Avenue cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Pacific Grove.

Median rents as of Jul 4 2026.
Pacific Grove
A table of studio rental data trends in Pacific Grove
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,500
December 2024$2,500
January 2025$2,070
February 2025$1,925
May 2025$1,750
June 2025$1,600
October 2025$2,112
November 2025$2,183
December 2025$2,180
January 2026$2,046
February 2026$2,049
April 2026$1,856
May 2026$1,887
June 2026$1,875
July 2026$1,750

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$119,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $119,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,995.
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Schools near 542 Pine Avenue

Robert Down Elementary School

485 pine ave

pacific grove, CA, 93950

K-5Public
A

Child Development Program Naval Support Detachment Monterey

2 la mesa way bldg 439

monterey, CA, 93940

PKPublic

Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula

225 normandy rd

seaside, CA, 93955

K-8Public
B-

Graves Elementary School

15 mcfadden rd

salinas, CA, 93908

K-8Public

Salinas City Virtual Academy

1210 tyler st

salinas, CA, 93906

K-6Public
C-
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Getting around Pacific Grove near 542 Pine Ave

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 542 Pine Ave, Pacific Grove

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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