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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Salinas, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Salinas rent stands today
Salinas, CA rent rose 1.4% year over year to a current median of $2,450/month. Renters are paying $34 more per month on average than last year, though rents slipped 2.0% month over month recently.
Compared to national trends
Salinas runs 28.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with a total of 73 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Salinas rent for $1,725/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,925/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,595/month. Apartments make up 62.3% of rentals.
Price ranges
Houses rent for $3,600/month while apartments have a median rent of $2,300/month in Salinas, CA. Houses represent 32.7% of the total rentals, with apartments making up 62.3%.
Median rent
Median rent in Salinas
$2,450/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Salinas is $2,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salinas
73
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salinas rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Salinas, CA
Average rent prices in Salinas have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Salinas, CA
Rent prices in Salinas vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salinas is $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Salinas run $1,925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,462.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,725 | 3% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,925 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,595 | 12% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salinas | $2,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | 3% | 7% | |
Houses | $3,600 | 4% | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,595
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
4%
Downtown Salinas
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
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.
How does rent in Salinas, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Salinas and Carmel By The Sea by all bedroom counts and property types.
Salinas
29%higher than the national median
36%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salinas, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA.
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12%$3,395
3%Discover rentals in Salinas, CA
3d ago
1425 Garner Ave, Salinas, CA 93905
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
235 Soledad St, Salinas, CA 93901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1010 N Sanborn Rd, Salinas, CA 93905
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
817 Elkington Ave, Salinas, CA 93905
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salinas
1135 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906
Studio
1 bath
$8,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salinas
24345 Paseo Privado #NA, Salinas, CA 93908
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 13
3d ago
Condo for rent in Salinas
Monterey Salinas Hwy #1, Salinas, CA 93908
2 beds
2 baths
$4,475
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
552 Rico St, Salinas, CA 93907
2 beds
2 baths
$3,356–$5,287
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
425 W Laurel Dr, Salinas, CA 93906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,635–$6,851
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Apartment for rent in Salinas
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
83 Castro St, Salinas, CA 93906
2 beds
1 bath
$2,284–$2,522
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
784 Garner Ave, Salinas, CA 93905
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,095–$2,245
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
301 Main St, Salinas, CA 93901
Studio
1 bath
$1,875–$1,975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
1112 Del Monte Ave, Salinas, CA 93905
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salinas
906 Del Monte Avenue - 1Apt B #1, Salinas, CA 93905
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salinas
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,325
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4h ago
425 W Laurel Dr, Salinas, CA 93906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,635–$6,851
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
751 Sanborn Pl, Salinas, CA 93901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
83 Castro St, Salinas, CA 93906
2 beds
1 bath
$2,284–$2,522
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
551 Santa Maria St, Salinas, CA 93905
2 beds
1 bath
$2,270
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for 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 October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salinas?
Average rent prices in Salinas have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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.
When is the best time of year to rent in Salinas?
January offers the best rental deals in Salinas, with rents running about 5.5% lower than peak season in May. December also sees less competition among renters, while March tends to be the most competitive month for apartment hunting.
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).