What's the average rent in Salinas, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Salinas, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Salinas, CA is $2,700 per month, which is 37% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,700

-3.6%-$100 decrease month-over-month

5.3%$135 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

129

APARTMENTS

$2,233

HOUSES

$3,850

TOWNHOUSES

$975

As of July 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Salinas, CA at $975 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,850 per month. Apartments average $2,233 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,745
3 Bedrooms	$3,750
4 Bedrooms	$4,395
All	$2,700

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Salinas, CA is $2,100 per month, followed by $2,745 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,750 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,395 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$975
All	$975

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Salinas, CA is $2,800 per month, followed by $3,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $975 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,295
2 Bedrooms	$2,750
3 Bedrooms	$2,950
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,400

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Salinas, CA is $2,295 per month, followed by $2,750 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,950 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,850
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$3,850

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Salinas, CA is $1,850 per month, followed by $2,900 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom house.