Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Heald College Salinas, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Salinas

$2,450/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Salinas is $2,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$2.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Salinas

73

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Salinas rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Heald College Salinas, CA

Average rent prices in Salinas have increased by 8% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Heald College Salinas, CA

Rent prices in Salinas vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salinas is $2,260, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Salinas run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,520

-

48%

1 bedroom

$1,950

-

5%

2 bedroom

$2,637

-

5%

3 bedroom

$3,600

-

1%

4 bedroom

$3,995

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,520

Last year

48%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,637

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

The table above reflects average rent prices in Heald College Salinas, 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.

Discover rentals in Heald College Salinas, CA

30 E San Joaquin St #204B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Salinas

30 E San Joaquin St #204B, Salinas, CA 93901

Studio

0 baths

$675

Madeira N, 991 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Madeira N, 991

991 N Madeira Ave, Salinas, CA 93905

2 beds

1 bath

$2,145–$2,495

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Sanborn:1010

1010 N Sanborn Rd, Salinas, CA 93905

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Union Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Union Apartments

823 Garner Ave, Salinas, CA 93905

2 beds

1 bath

$2,245

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Frequently asked questions for Heald College Salinas, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Salinas rental market.

How much is rent in Salinas?

The average rent in Salinas is $2,450 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Salinas?

Average rent prices in Salinas have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Salinas rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Salinas is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Salinas?

To comfortably afford rent in Salinas, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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