What's the average rent in Salinas, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Salinas, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Salinas, CA is $2,748 per month, which is 42% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,748

5.9%$153 increase month-over-month

6.1%$158 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

139

APARTMENTS

$2,280

HOUSES

$3,895

TOWNHOUSES

$2,800

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Salinas, CA at $2,280 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,895 per month. Townhomes average $2,800 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,138
2 Bedrooms	$2,624
3 Bedrooms	$3,598
4 Bedrooms	$4,600
All	$2,748

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Salinas, CA is $2,138 per month, followed by $2,624 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,598 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,600 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$2,900
4 Bedrooms	$975
All	$2,800

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Salinas, CA is $1,950 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,900 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $975 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,195
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$2,850
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,300

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Salinas, CA is $2,195 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,850 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,150
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,664
4 Bedrooms	$4,600
All	$3,895

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Salinas, CA is $2,150 per month, followed by $2,900 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,664 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,600 for a 4 bedroom house.