Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 28, 2026
Last updated on January 28, 2026
Last updated on January 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salinas, CA is $2,472. This is +30%, or $572, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salinas, CA is $2,472. This is +30%, or $572, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Salinas, CA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Salinas, CA is $2,295. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salinas, CA costs about $1,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,400. Houses for rent in Salinas, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,700.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | 3% | 6% | |
Studio | $1,400 | 3% | 8% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salinas | $2,440 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,295 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,495 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,700 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,287 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
Downtown Salinas
Average rent
$2,440
Apartments
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,287
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.
Median rent prices in Salinas, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carmel By The Sea, CA.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salinas, CA is 17% lower than the median rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salinas
10385 Reese Cir, Salinas, CA 93907
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
19 Lunsford Dr, Salinas, CA 93906
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
719 Kilbreth Ave, Salinas, CA 93905
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salinas
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
17h ago
2175 Perez St, Salinas, CA 93906
2 beds
1 bath
$2,225
Apartment for rent
4d ago
510 Central Ave, Salinas, CA 93901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
22 Russell Rd, Salinas, CA 93906
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
19h ago
58 Natividad Rd, Salinas, CA 93906
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,275–$2,950
Apartment for rent
2h ago
552 Rico St, Salinas, CA 93907
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,019–$3,682
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
196 E Alvin Dr, Salinas, CA 93906
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,300–$2,698
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
80 San Miguel Ave, Salinas, CA 93901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Salinas
43 Laureles Grade #3, Salinas, CA 93908
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
8 West St, Salinas, CA 93901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Salinas apartment for rent in Salinas
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
1d ago
146 146 - 148 Rodeo Ave., Salinas, CA 93906
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095–$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Salinas
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
2h ago
552 Rico St, Salinas, CA 93907
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,019–$3,682
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
House for rent in Salinas
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
17h ago
425 W Laurel Dr, Salinas, CA 93906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,577–$6,928
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salinas
3 beds
1 bath
$3,750
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salinas
1776 Pescadero Dr #1776, Salinas, CA 93906
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 16
5d+ ago
Verified
1893 Cherokee Dr #3, Salinas, CA 93906
3 beds
1 bath
$3,750
Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
435 California St, Salinas, CA 93901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
17h ago
401 Monterey St, Salinas, CA 93901
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
2h ago
552 Rico St, Salinas, CA 93907
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,019–$3,682
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1370 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900–$1,945
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1119 N Sanborn Rd, Salinas, CA 93905
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825–$1,850
Apartment for rent
19h ago
827 Bedford Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
3 beds
2 baths
$3,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
93 Castro St, Salinas, CA 93906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,520
Apartment for rent
2h ago
552 Rico St, Salinas, CA 93907
1 bed
1 bath
$2,019–$3,620
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1370 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900–$1,945
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1119 N Sanborn Rd, Salinas, CA 93905
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825–$1,850
Apartment for rent
17h ago
425 W Laurel Dr, Salinas, CA 93906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,577–$6,928
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2175 Perez St, Salinas, CA 93906
2 beds
1 bath
$2,225
Apartment for rent
18h ago
73 West St, Salinas, CA 93901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
19h ago
58 Natividad Rd, Salinas, CA 93906
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
Apartment for rent
19h ago
827 Bedford Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
3 beds
2 baths
$3,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent