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Highlights

  • Covered parking
  • Spacious living room
  • Large storage closet
  • Galley-style kitchen
  • No smoking
  • On-site coin-operated laundry

Location

656 Central Ave, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
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Management

Cal Property Management

Leasing office

(831) 757-1208

Property Overview

AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE. offers strong overall value with an 8.3/10 expert rating, highlighted by excellent scores for price, amenities, and location, as well as strong trustworthiness in its listing details. Renters get competitive value per square foot, along with practical features like covered parking, a spacious living room, large storage closet, galley-style kitchen, no-smoking policy, and on-site coin-operated laundry.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” 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, AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE. 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

  • More space
  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath876 sqft$2,195 /mo1 unit availableDiscover comfortable living at 656 Central Ave. #4, Salinas, CA 93901. This upper-level 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offers an open feel with a spacious living room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The galley-style kitchen comes fully equipped with an electric stove, refrigerator, and an exhaust hood fan with lighting—everything you need to feel right at home. The thoughtfully designed layout includes a private shower/tub combo bathroom and a convenient hallway sink with a closet across for easy storage access. Additional highlights include: -Water and garbage are included in the rent -On-site coin-operated laundry -Covered parking -Large storage closet in the parking area for extra space Located in South Salinas, you're close to shopping, dining, schools, and commuter routes. Apply with us today; viewings are set up with approved applicants only. No Pets except Service and Support animals only. Registration with calpm petscreening com is required for applicants. Sorry, no smoking is allowed. Please beware of fraudulent advertisements. Only respond to ads from CAL Property Management; any ads other than CAL Property Management are fraudulent! At CAL Property Management, we strive to provide an experience that is cost-effective and convenient. That’s why we provide a Resident Benefits Package (RBP) to address common headaches for our residents. Our program handles insurance, pest control, utility setup, credit building (optional), and more at a rate of $54.00, or $59.00/month (+ HVAC semi-annual Filter Deliveries), added to every property as a required program. More details upon application. Total Monthly Payment (Rent + RBP)* *If you provide your own insurance policy, the RBP cost will be reduced by the amount of the insurance premium billed by Second Nature Insurance Services (NPN No. 20224621). For more information and early application, visit our website at www calpropertymanagement com Our office is located at 11 Harvest St., Salinas, CA 93901, or call our office at 831-757-1208 for more information.

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Amenities for AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE.

Apartment Amenities

Galley Style KitchenLarge Storage Closet
Shower/Tub ComboSpacious Living Room

Appliances

Electric StoveRange
Refrigerator

Building

On Site Coin-Op LaundryOnsite Laundry
Upper Level

Grounds

Assigned ParkingStorage
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

Property details

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HomeApartments in Salinas AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE.

Discover comfortable living at 656 Central Ave. #4, Salinas, CA 93901. This upper-level 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offers an open feel with a spacious living room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The galley-style kitchen comes fully equipped with an electric stove, refrigerator, and an exhaust hood fan with lighting—everything you need to feel right at home. The thoughtfully designed layout includes a private shower/tub combo bathroom and a convenient hallway sink with a closet across for easy storage access. Additional highlights include: -Water and garbage are included in the rent -On-site coin-operated laundry -Covered parking -Large storage closet in the parking area for extra space Located in South Salinas, you're close to shopping, dining, schools, and commuter routes. Apply with us today; viewings are set up with approved applicants only. No Pets except Service and Support animals only. Registration with calpm petscreening com is required for applicants. Sorry, no smoking is allowed. Please beware of fraudulent advertisements. Only respond to ads from CAL Property Management; any ads other than CAL Property Management are fraudulent! At CAL Property Management, we strive to provide an experience that is cost-effective and convenient. That’s why we provide a Resident Benefits Package (RBP) to address common headaches for our residents. Our program handles insurance, pest control, utility setup, credit building (optional), and more at a rate of $54.00, or $59.00/month (+ HVAC semi-annual Filter Deliveries), added to every property as a required program. More details upon application. Total Monthly Payment (Rent + RBP)* *If you provide your own insurance policy, the RBP cost will be reduced by the amount of the insurance premium billed by Second Nature Insurance Services (NPN No. 20224621). For more information and early application, visit our website at www calpropertymanagement com Our office is located at 11 Harvest St., Salinas, CA 93901, or call our office at 831-757-1208 for more information.


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, AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE. 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 AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE.
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.
AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE. 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.
AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE. goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE. 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.
AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE. 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 AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE. 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.

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 AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 376 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
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Rent trends in Salinas

1-bedroom apartments at AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE. cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Salinas.

Median rents as of May 23 2026.
Salinas
A table of studio rental data trends in Salinas
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,678
July 2024$1,681
August 2024$1,685
September 2024$1,705
October 2024$1,692
November 2024$1,763
December 2024$1,650
January 2025$1,606
February 2025$1,571
March 2025$1,676
April 2025$1,656
May 2025$1,605
June 2025$1,606
July 2025$1,698
August 2025$1,747
September 2025$1,712
October 2025$1,606
November 2025$1,643
December 2025$1,715
January 2026$1,709
February 2026$1,650
March 2026$1,643
April 2026$1,678
May 2026$1,628

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$87,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $87,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,195.
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Schools near AAD - 656 CENTRAL AVE.

University Park Elementary School

833 w acacia st

salinas, CA, 93901

K-6Public
C

Boronda Elementary School

1114 fontes ln

salinas, CA, 93907

K-6Public
C-

Salinas City Virtual Academy

1210 tyler st

salinas, CA, 93906

K-6Public
C-

Graves Elementary School

15 mcfadden rd

salinas, CA, 93908

K-8Public

Monterey County Special Education

901 blanco cir

salinas, CA, 93912

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Salinas near 656 Central Ave

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

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

Transit

2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 656 Central Ave, Salinas

Groceries

3/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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