Affordable Houses 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
621 McClellan Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
$2,480/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 312 sq ft
621 McClellan AveMonterey, CA 93940
415 Foam St, Monterey, CA 93940
$3,195/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
415 Foam StMonterey, CA 93940
725 Lyndon St, Monterey, CA 93940
$3,250/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,050 sq ft
725 Lyndon StMonterey, CA 93940
1223 4th St, Monterey, CA 93940
$3,250/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 838 sq ft
1223 4th StMonterey, CA 93940
950 David Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
$3,445/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
950 David AveMonterey, CA 93940
Union St, Monterey, CA 93940
$3,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
Monterey, CAMonterey, CA 93940
30 Portola Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
$3,895/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,250 sq ft
30 Portola AveMonterey, CA 93940
905 Pine St, Monterey, CA 93940
$4,000/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 840 sq ft
905 Pine StMonterey, CA 93940
32 Via Ventura, Monterey, CA 93940
$4,250/mo
3 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,528 sq ft
32 Via VenturaMonterey, CA 93940
25 Ralston Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
$4,695/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,863 sq ft
25 Ralston DrMonterey, CA 93940
595 Pearl St, Monterey, CA 93940
$4,800/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,116 sq ft
595 Pearl StMonterey, CA 93940
97 Via Ventura, Monterey, CA 93940
$4,800/mo
4 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,345 sq ft
97 Via VenturaMonterey, CA 93940
671 Taylor St, Monterey, CA 93940
$4,950/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,242 sq ft
671 Taylor StMonterey, CA 93940
2363 Irving Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
$5,000/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,540 sq ft
2363 Irving AveMonterey, CA 93940
516 Herrmann Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
$5,000/mo
3 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,577 sq ft
516 Herrmann DrMonterey, CA 93940
570 David Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
$5,000/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,600 sq ft
570 David AveMonterey, CA 93940
424 High St, Monterey, CA 93940
$5,275/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,485 sq ft
424 High StMonterey, CA 93940
66 Via Chualar, Monterey, CA 93940
$5,500/mo
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,000 sq ft
66 Via ChualarMonterey, CA 93940
582 Filmore St, Monterey, CA 93940
$5,500/mo
3 beds · 3 baths · 2,000 sq ft
582 Filmore StMonterey, CA 93940
1095 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940
$5,500/mo
4 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,400 sq ft
1095 Pacific StMonterey, CA 93940
725 Laine St, Monterey, CA 93940
$5,700/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 2,800 sq ft
725 Laine StMonterey, CA 93940
145 Littlefield Rd, Monterey, CA 93940
$5,895/mo
3 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,802 sq ft
145 Littlefield RdMonterey, CA 93940
Special Offer
81 Via Encina, Monterey, CA 93940
$6,000/mo
3 beds · 2 baths
81 Via EncinaMonterey, CA 93940
1571 David Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
$6,000/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,352 sq ft
1571 David AveMonterey, CA 93940
8 Shepherds Pl, Monterey, CA 93940
$6,585/mo
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,950 sq ft
8 Shepherds PlMonterey, CA 93940
Special Offer
642 Toyon Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
$6,700/mo
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,421 sq ft
642 Toyon DrMonterey, CA 93940
1 La Playa St, Monterey, CA 93940
$6,992/mo
2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,168 sq ft
1 La Playa StMonterey, CA 93940

Monterey Snapshot

Frequently asked questions

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

There are currently 28 cheaper houses available for rent.

What does "Cheap" mean for rental homes in Monterey, CA?

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

How to search for Cheap Houses in Monterey, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable houses, use the "Sort:" feature to sort single family homes 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" houses come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" rental home?

Single family homeowners or property managers can be easier to negotiate rental terms with than larger multi-tenant buildings. Here are a couple things that you can discuss to potentially drop monthly rental costs:

Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent
Educate yourself regarding the housing 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.