Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 21, 2025

Average rent in
Monterey, CA

Last updated on October 21, 2025

Last updated on October 21, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Monterey, CA is $2,550. This is +31%, or $605, higher than the national average.

$3.44

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,550

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

57

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Monterey, CA is $2,550. This is +31%, or $605, higher than the national average.

$3.44

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
66%
24%
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 increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,368. A 1-bedroom apartment in Monterey, CA costs about $2,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,700. Houses for rent in Monterey, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,185

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,937

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$5,350

13%

9%

4 bedroom

$5,150

7%

20%

Studio

$2,050

3%

42%

Studio

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,185

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,937

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,350

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,150

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

20%

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$2,550
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,000
increased by106%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monterey, CA is 36% 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

Apartment for rent

830 Parcel St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

New Monterey apartment for rent in Monterey

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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Available Oct 14

131 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.6

Very good

131 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey

131 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

1 bath

$2,351

Apartment for rent

686 Ocean Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monterey

686 Ocean Ave, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

1 bath

$2,475

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230 Montecito Ave #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Villa Del Monte apartment for rent in Monterey

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 5

377-379 Larkin St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.9

Very good

377-379 Larkin St

377 Larkin St, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Apartment for rent

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

9h ago

9

Excellent

Watson Street (224-244)

224 Watson St, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Apartment for rent

460ram - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.8

Very good

460ram

460 Ramona Ave, Monterey, CA 93940

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent