How much is rent in Monterey, CA?

The average asking rent across the 3 listings we track in Monterey, CA is $1,965/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,200/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.

What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Monterey?

Pacific Pines Apartment Homes is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Monterey, CA at $1,200/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.

What is the average rent by bedroom in Monterey?

Based on the listings we track in Monterey, CA: one-bedrooms around $1,995/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,950/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.

Is Monterey expensive to rent in?

Relatively no. Monterey's average rent of $1,965/mo is about 16% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

Apartments for Rent in Monterey, CA

Rents in Monterey, CA start at $1,200/mo on Budget Leases, and the average across the 3 listings we track runs $1,965/mo. That puts Monterey roughly 16% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, so it's one of the more affordable markets in the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,995/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,950/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest

$1,200

lowest listed rent

Average rent

$1,96516% below CA

across all sizes

Average by sizevs CA typical

1 bed$1,99514% below CA

2 bed$1,95024% below CA

3 rentals in Monterey, CA

Every size & style, ranked by price

2-bedroom apartment at Pacific Pines Apartment Homes in Monterey, CA

Great deal

Apartment · Monterey

$1,200/mo

3.5(45)

2 bd|1 ba

Pacific Pines Apartment Homes

930 Casanova Ave, Monterey, CA

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1-bedroom apartment at Los Arboles Apartments in Monterey, CA

Apartment · Monterey

$1,995/mo

5.0(3)

1 bd|1 ba|540 ft²

Los Arboles Apartments

415 Casa Verde Way, Monterey, CA

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2-bedroom apartment at 250 McClellan Avenue - Monterey Apartments in Monterey, CA

Apartment · Monterey

$2,700/mo

5.0(1)

2 bd|1 ba

250 McClellan Avenue - Monterey Apartments

250 McClellan Avenue, Monterey, CA

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Renting in Monterey, CA: common questions

How much is rent in Monterey, CA?: The average asking rent across the 3 listings we track in Monterey, CA is $1,965/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,200/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Monterey?: Pacific Pines Apartment Homes is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Monterey, CA at $1,200/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Monterey?: Based on the listings we track in Monterey, CA: one-bedrooms around $1,995/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,950/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Monterey expensive to rent in?: Relatively no. Monterey's average rent of $1,965/mo is about 16% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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