Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Salinas, CA

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salinas, CA is $2,495. This is +28%, or $546, higher than the national average.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,495

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

95

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salinas, CA is $2,495. This is +28%, or $546, higher than the national average.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
67%
24%
5%
1%
$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

52%
48%
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
Salinas, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Salinas, CA have remained the same 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
Salinas, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Salinas, CA is $2,247. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salinas, CA costs about $1,900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,450. Houses for rent in Salinas, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,925

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$2,495

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$3,695

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,500

2%

5%

Studio

$1,750

5%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

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.

Compare rent prices in Salinas, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Salinas, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carmel By The Sea, CA.

Salinas

Median rent price$2,495
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salinas, CA is 24% lower than the median rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA.

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Patio Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.3

Very good

Patio Apartments

784 Garner Ave, Salinas, CA 93905

2 beds

1 bath

$2,145

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Perez - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Perez

2175 Perez St, Salinas, CA 93906

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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2-4 1/2 Villa Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

2-4 1/2 Villa Street

2 1/2 Villa St, Salinas, CA 93901

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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336 California Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

336 California Street

336 California St, Salinas, CA 93901

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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1h ago

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1127 E Laurel Dr, Salinas, CA 93905

2 beds

1 bath

$2,245

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2d ago

8.6

Very good

JAI-HARVEST -MARCO POLO APTS

270 Harvest St, Salinas, CA 93901

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

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AMI-1059 SANBORN RD. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

AMI-1059 SANBORN RD.

1059 N Sanborn Rd, Salinas, CA 93905

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

83 Castro - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

83 Castro

83 Castro St, Salinas, CA 93906

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

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