Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 7, 2026
Average rent in
Monterey, CA
Last updated on March 7, 2026
Last updated on March 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Monterey, CA is $2,710. This is +43%, or $810, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,710
6%Total rentals
72
for rent on Zumper.com
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Monterey, CA is $2,710. This is +43%, or $810, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased 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 $2,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Monterey, CA costs about $2,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,850. Houses for rent in Monterey, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,122.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,200 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,872 |  1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,272 | 2% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 42% | - | |
Studio | $2,050 | No Change | 32% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Casanova Oak Knoll | $2,600 | |
Del Monte Grove Laguna Grande | $2,300 | |
Monterey Vista | $2,637 | |
New Monterey | $2,685 | |
Old Monterey Business District | $2,695 | |
Old Town | $2,995 | |
Skyline Forest | $2,695 | |
Villa Del Monte | $2,500 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,450 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,705 | 2% | 3% | |
Houses | $4,122 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,872
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,272
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
42%
New Monterey
Average rent
$2,685
Old Monterey Business District
Average rent
$2,695
Old Town
Average rent
$2,995
Casanova Oak Knoll
Average rent
$2,600
Monterey Vista
Average rent
$2,637
Villa Del Monte
Average rent
$2,500
Skyline Forest
Average rent
$2,695
Del Monte Grove Laguna Grande
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,705
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,122
Last 30 days
1%
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
43%higher than the national median
137%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Monterey, CA is 40% lower than the median rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA.
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Discover rentals in Monterey, CA
9h ago
140 W Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940
Studio
-1 baths
$975–$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monterey
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
Villa Del Monte apartment for rent in Monterey
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 22
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Monterey
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
1d ago
310 Spencer St, Monterey, CA 93940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
Apartment for rent
3d ago
301 Park Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
77 Porta Vista Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
New Monterey apartment for rent in Monterey
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 14
5d+ ago
Skyline Forest house for rent in Monterey
1 Overlook Pl, Monterey, CA 93940
3 beds
3 baths
$8,500
House for rent
23h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,587
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Skyline Forest condo for rent in Monterey
2 beds
2 baths
$4,800
$4,660
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Feb 18
5d+ ago
Monterey Vista house for rent in Monterey
2 beds
1 bath
$4,250
House for rent
3d ago
763 Taylor St, Monterey, CA 93940
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$3,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Casanova Oak Knoll apartment for rent in Monterey
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1149 Forest Ave, Monterey, CA 93950
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
680 Cortes Street, Monterey, CA 93940
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
201 Glenwood Cir, Monterey, CA 93940
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 7
10h ago
House for rent in Monterey
2 beds
1 bath
$3,950
$3,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Feb 19
2d ago
Skyline Forest condo for rent in Monterey
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
2d ago
New Monterey apartment for rent in Monterey
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
$2,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 10
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Monterey
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Monterey
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
5d+ ago
77 Porta Vista Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Casanova Oak Knoll house for rent in Monterey
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
201 Glenwood Cir, Monterey, CA 93940
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 7
4d ago
122 Seeno St, Monterey, CA 93940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
871 Alice St, Monterey, CA 93940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
832 Hawthorne St, Monterey, CA 93940
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,875–$1,975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
666 Casanova Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,125–$2,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
333 Larkin St, Monterey, CA 93940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
456 Dela Vina Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$2,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
775 Spencer St, Monterey, CA 93940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
201 Glenwood Cir, Monterey, CA 93940
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400–$2,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 7
9h ago
140 W Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940
Studio
-1 baths
$975–$1,000
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Casanova Oak Knoll house for rent in Monterey
3 beds
2 baths
$4,400
House for rent
Available Mar 6
10h ago
House for rent in Monterey
2 beds
1 bath
$3,950
$3,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Feb 19
1d ago
832 Hawthorne St, Monterey, CA 93940
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,875–$1,975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
333 Clay St, Monterey, CA 93940
Studio
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
310 Spencer St, Monterey, CA 93940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
Apartment for rent
1d ago
456 Spencer St, Monterey, CA 93940
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900–$1,995
Apartment for rent