Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Salinas, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Salinas rent stands today
Salinas, CA rent rose 4.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,525/month. Renters today are paying $136 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak rent level this September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Salinas rent is 32.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The city has a total of 84 rentals available, positioning it as a pricier metro for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Salinas rent for $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,995/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,625/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,548/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,650/month.
What you'll pay
Apartments make up 58.3% of total rentals and rent at $2,300/month, while houses account for 35.7% and rent for $3,598/month. This distribution shows the variety of rental prices in Salinas.
Median rent
Median rent in Salinas
$2,525/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Salinas is $2,525 per month as of September 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $625 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salinas
84
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salinas rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Salinas, CA
Average rent prices in Salinas have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $3,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Salinas run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 |  1% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,625 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,547 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,650 | 6% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Salinas | $2,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,422 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,597 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,547
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,650
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
Downtown Salinas
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,422
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,597
Last 30 days
2%
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
33%higher than the national median
189%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salinas, CA is 54% lower than the median rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA.
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4%$2,950
1%Discover rentals in Salinas, CA
3d ago
991 N Madeira Ave, Salinas, CA 93905
2 beds
1 bath
$2,145–$2,495
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1010 N Sanborn Rd, Salinas, CA 93905
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
426 California St, Salinas, CA 93901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
823 Garner Ave, Salinas, CA 93905
2 beds
1 bath
$2,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salinas
1135 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906
Studio
1 bath
$8,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salinas
24345 Paseo Privado #NA, Salinas, CA 93908
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,900
House for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salinas
3 beds
3 baths
$6,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
245 Maple St, Salinas, CA 93901
2 beds
1 bath
$3,495
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Salinas
83 Castro St, Salinas, CA 93906
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
14h ago
552 Rico St, Salinas, CA 93907
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,280–$4,349
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Salinas
555 Iverson St #B, Salinas, CA 93901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 3
2d ago
425 W Laurel Dr, Salinas, CA 93906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,412–$6,185
Apartment for rent
4d ago
426 California St, Salinas, CA 93901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
7h ago
93 Castro St, Salinas, CA 93906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
552 Rico St, Salinas, CA 93907
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,280–$4,349
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1112 Del Monte Ave, Salinas, CA 93905
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
7h ago
93 Castro St, Salinas, CA 93906
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$2,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Downtown Salinas apartment for rent in Salinas
235 Soledad St, Salinas, CA 93901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1118 Alamo Way, Salinas, CA 93905
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
16h ago
17 Lunsford Dr, Salinas, CA 93906
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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 $2,525 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salinas?
Average rent prices in Salinas have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Salinas rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salinas is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 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 $101,000/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).