Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 6, 2025

Average rent in
Monterey, CA

Last updated on December 6, 2025

Last updated on December 6, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Monterey, CA is $2,400. This is +25%, or $475, higher than the national average.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,400

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

57

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Monterey, CA is $2,400. This is +25%, or $475, higher than the national average.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
65%
26%
3%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

66%
34%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Monterey, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Monterey, CA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Monterey, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Monterey, CA is $2,295. A 1-bedroom apartment in Monterey, CA costs about $2,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,675. Houses for rent in Monterey, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,792.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,100

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,825

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$4,112

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$5,500

40%

-

Studio

$1,862

7%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,862

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,112

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

40%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Monterey, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Monterey, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Monterey, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carmel By The Sea, CA.

Monterey

Median rent price$2,400
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monterey, CA is 13% lower than the median rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA.

More data insights and reports

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Franklin St.: 140 W. (Ordway Bldg.) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Franklin St.: 140 W. (Ordway Bldg.)

140 W Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940

Studio

-1 baths

$975–$1,395

Apartment for rent

1856dav - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

1856dav

1862 David Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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230 Montecito Avenue #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Villa Del Monte apartment for rent in Monterey

2 beds

1 bath

$2,325

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 5

Watson Street (224-244) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

Watson Street (224-244)

224 Watson Street, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

1250-1260-2nd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Monterey

1250-1260-2nd

1250 Second Street, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

2 baths

$2,725

Apartment for rent

131 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

131 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey

131 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

2 baths

$2,750

Apartment for rent

391 Prescott Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

New Monterey house for rent in Monterey

Classic Monterey home close to Cannery Row!

391 Prescott Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

House for rent

Available Dec 15

871ali - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

871ali

871 Alice Street, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

1 bath

$2,825

Apartment for rent