Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Average rent in
Monterey, CA

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Monterey, CA is $2,595. This is +33%, or $650, higher than the national average.

$3.38

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,595

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

72

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Monterey, CA is $2,595. This is +33%, or $650, higher than the national average.

$3.38

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
65%
26%
5%
1%
$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 7% 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 $2,395. A 1-bedroom apartment in Monterey, CA costs about $2,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,600. Houses for rent in Monterey, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,937

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,025

10%

12%

4 bedroom

$5,500

9%

3%

Studio

$1,900

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,937

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,025

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

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$2,595
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,350
increased by72%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monterey, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA.

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

3d ago

8

Very good

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

140 W Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940

Studio

-1 baths

$975–$1,395

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6h ago

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spen443

443 Spencer St, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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476 Cortes St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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5d+ ago

New Monterey apartment for rent in Monterey

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556 Laine St #556, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

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Available May 15

333lar - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

333lar

333 Larkin St, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Price drop

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464 Cortes St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monterey

3 beds

1 bath

$2,550

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Available Mar 31

444dela - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.5

Very good

444dela

444 Dela Vina Ave, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

1 bath

$2,575

Apartment for rent

RM775S - Photo 1 of 1

2m ago

9

Excellent

RM775S

775 Spencer St, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent