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656 Central Ave, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
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Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 876 sqft | $2,195 /mo | 1 unit available | 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. |
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Amenities for 656 CENTRAL AVE.
Apartment Amenities
| Galley Style Kitchen | Large Storage Closet |
| Shower/Tub Combo | Spacious Living Room |
Appliances
| Electric Stove | Range |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| On Site Coin-Op Laundry | Onsite Laundry |
| Upper Level |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Storage |
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Policies and fees
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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
| Units | 5 |
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About 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.
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 656 CENTRAL AVE. compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 376 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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 656 CENTRAL AVE. cost about 12% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Salinas.
Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
Salinas
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,494 |
| May 2024 | $1,672 |
| June 2024 | $1,682 |
| 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 | $1,650 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 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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