Affordable Apartments for Rent in Monterey, CA from $1,600

Parcel St, Monterey, CA 93940
$1,600/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
Monterey, CAMonterey, CA 93940
235 Larkin St #B, Monterey, CA 93940
$1,650/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
235 Larkin St #BMonterey, CA 93940View units
1126 Del Monte Ave #C, Monterey, CA 93940
$1,675/mo
Studio · 1 bath
1126 Del Monte Ave #CMonterey, CA 93940
Villa Ramona, Monterey, CA 93940
$1,695+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 7 units available
Villa RamonaMonterey, CA 93940
728oce, Monterey, CA 93940
$1,975/mo
Studio · 1 units available
728oceMonterey, CA 93940
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879 Lyndon St #9, Monterey, CA 93940
$1,975/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
879 Lyndon St #9Monterey, CA 93940
554 Lighthouse Ave #B, Monterey, CA 93940
$1,995/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
554 Lighthouse Ave #BMonterey, CA 93940
871 Hawthorne St #D, Monterey, CA 93940
$1,995/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
871 Hawthorne St #DMonterey, CA 93940
574 Belden St, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,050/mo
Studio · 1 units available
574 Belden StMonterey, CA 93940
461 Reeside Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,050/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
461 Reeside AveMonterey, CA 93940
1281 - 1299 8th Street, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,100+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
1281 - 1299 8th StreetMonterey, CA 93940
Monterey Townhouse, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,114+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 7 units available
Monterey TownhouseMonterey, CA 93940
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350ram, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,125/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
350ramMonterey, CA 93940
666 Casanova Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,125/mo
1 bed · 3 units available
666 Casanova AvenueMonterey, CA 93940
696casa, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,125/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
696casaMonterey, CA 93940
200 Park Ave #2, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,150/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
200 Park Ave #2Monterey, CA 93940
38mar, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,150/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
38marMonterey, CA 93940
The Lewis, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,155/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
The LewisMonterey, CA 93940
Los Arboles Apartments, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,175/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Los Arboles ApartmentsMonterey, CA 93940
554 Laine St, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
554 Laine StMonterey, CA 93940
The Garden Apartments, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
The Garden ApartmentsMonterey, CA 93940
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Park Plaza Apartments, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Park Plaza ApartmentsMonterey, CA 93940
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800 Parcel St, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,200/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
800 Parcel StMonterey, CA 93940
1260-6th, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,200/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1260-6thMonterey, CA 93940
Dela Vina Oaks, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,225+ /mo
1 bed · 3 units available
Dela Vina OaksMonterey, CA 93940
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601 David Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
601 David AveMonterey, CA 93940
122seen, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
122seenMonterey, CA 93940
1221 8th St #B, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
1221 8th St #BMonterey, CA 93940
1198 8th St #4, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
1198 8th St #4Monterey, CA 93940
501 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,300+ /mo
1 bed · 3 units available
501 Lighthouse Avenue - MontereyMonterey, CA 93940
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812-814 Laine St, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,300/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
812-814 Laine StMonterey, CA 93940
799 Lighthouse Avenue - Monterey, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,350/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
799 Lighthouse Avenue - MontereyMonterey, CA 93940
2080 Withers Ave #3, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,350/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
2080 Withers Ave #3Monterey, CA 93940
301 Van Buren St #10, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,375/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
301 Van Buren St #10Monterey, CA 93940
Via Del Pinar, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,385/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
Via Del PinarMonterey, CA 93940
Pacific Vista, Presidio Of Monterey, CA 93940
$2,431+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 5 units available
Pacific VistaPresidio Of Monterey, CA 93940
Special Offer
621 McClellan Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,480/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 312 sq ft
621 McClellan AveMonterey, CA 93940
771 Madison St, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 383 sq ft
771 Madison StMonterey, CA 93940
602 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
602 Lighthouse AveMonterey, CA 93940
492 Van Buren St #3, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
492 Van Buren St #3Monterey, CA 93940

Monterey Snapshot

Frequently asked questions

How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Monterey, CA?

There are 158 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Monterey, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Monterey. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in Monterey, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Monterey. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including:

Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent
Ask about becoming an onsite property manager
Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Monterey. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

About Monterey

Area Information

Monterey is a city on the coast of Central California. Located on the southern edge of Monterey Bay and next to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the area is known for its diverse marine life, as well as its significance in California history as a fishing-industry hub. A temperate climate and variety of parks and beaches make Monterey a good place for those with an active lifestyle. Monterey is a small community, roughly 9 square miles, with a population of just over 27,000. However, during tourist season, the population increases to nearly 70,000.

Monterey is a popular tourist destination, but locals can travel 4 miles to nearby Carmel or Pebble Beach for a quick getaway, or head to Santa Cruz, which is about 45 miles away. Renting in Monterey also puts you close to the San Francisco Bay Area. San Jose is 70 miles away, while San Francisco is 123 miles away.

Renting in Monterey, CA

There is not a lot of rental inventory in Monterey, but much of the market is dedicated to seasonal rentals for tourists. Apartments for rent in Monterey are priced high, but savvy renters can find good deals.

Tourist Attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium: One of the largest in the United States, this aquarium not only houses a wide variety of marine life, but also hosts prestigious marine science laboratories and gives scientists access to the largest and deepest underwater canyon off the Pacific Coast.
Cannery Row: Made famous by John Steinbeck and once home to a thriving sardine-canning industry, this waterfront district is now packed with restaurants, shopping and other tourist attractions, such as Fisherman's Wharf.
Monterey State Historic Park: This collection of 17 historic buildings is a National Historic Landmark. It includes California's first theater, a home where writer Robert Louis Stevenson once lived, and California's oldest public building, the Custom House.
Monterey Jazz Festival: Held every September, this is the longest-running jazz festival in the world.