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Highlights

  • Cozy living space
  • Conveniently situated
  • Assigned carport space
  • New flooring and fresh paint
  • Easy access to highway
  • Historic old downtown area

Location

235 Clay St, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
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Management

Torrente Property Management

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(844) 284-9790 ext. 6221

Property Overview

235 Clay Street offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and comfort, with an 8.1 Zumper Expert Rating, a competitive price score, and solid amenity and location ratings. It features a cozy living space, assigned carport space, new flooring and fresh paint, and easy highway access in the historic old downtown area, while the photos and value per square foot 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

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 235 Clay Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 235 Clay Street 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

235 Clay Street - 61 bed1 bath665 sqft$2,200 /moWell-maintained apartment community located in the desirable South Salinas neighborhood. This charming one-bedroom, one-bath unit has recently been updated with new flooring and fresh paint, making it a perfect place to call home. This apartment home is conveniently situated close to shopping centers and public transportation, and is just minutes away from the historic Old Downtown area. With easy access to the highway, commuting is a breeze. Additionally, the apartment is in close proximity to Salinas High School and Washington Middle School, making it an ideal location. The apartment includes one assigned carport space, and we offer a coin-operated laundry facility on-site for your convenience. This apartment is perfect for anyone looking for a cozy and comfortable living space in a great location. Owner pays water and sewer. Tenant pays Gas/Electric and trash service

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About 235 Clay Street

HomeApartments in Salinas 235 Clay Street

Well-maintained apartment community located in the desirable South Salinas neighborhood. This charming one-bedroom, one-bath unit has recently been updated with new flooring and fresh paint, making it a perfect place to call home. This apartment home is conveniently situated close to shopping centers and public transportation, and is just minutes away from the historic Old Downtown area. With easy access to the highway, commuting is a breeze. Additionally, the apartment is in close proximity to Salinas High School and Washington Middle School, making it an ideal location. The apartment includes one assigned carport space, and we offer a coin-operated laundry facility on-site for your convenience. This apartment is perfect for anyone looking for a cozy and comfortable living space in a great location. Owner pays water and sewer. Tenant pays Gas/Electric and trash service


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.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 235 Clay Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 235 Clay Street 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 235 Clay Street
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.
235 Clay Street 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 235 Clay Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
235 Clay Street 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 235 Clay Street 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.

235 Clay Street is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 137 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 196 mixed-use spaces 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 235 Clay Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 miles away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 miles away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 115 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

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Rent trends in Salinas

1-bedroom apartments at 235 Clay Street cost about 13% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Salinas.

Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Salinas
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,787
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$1,627
June 2026$1,712
July 2026$1,653
August 2026$1,616
September 2026$1,596
October 2026$1,606
November 2026$1,650

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$88,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $88,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,200.
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Schools near 235 Clay Street

Mission Park Elementary School

403 w acacia st

salinas, CA, 93901

K-6Public
C

Monterey County Special Education

901 blanco cir

salinas, CA, 93912

K-12Public

Salinas City Virtual Academy

1210 tyler st

salinas, CA, 93906

K-6Public
C-

Boronda Elementary School

1114 fontes ln

salinas, CA, 93907

K-6Public
C-

Graves Elementary School

15 mcfadden rd

salinas, CA, 93908

K-8Public
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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 235 Clay St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

5/10
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 235 Clay St, Salinas

Groceries

7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

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

Nightlife

6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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