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.

272 Spencer St #3

820 Casanova Ave

284 Forest Ridge Rd

881 Lyndon St #3

1173 Third Street - Monterey

434 Larkin St #1-ID1546432P

8 Shepherds Pl

274 Watson St #A

901 Hawthorne St

480 Tyler St #C

238 Montecito Ave #110

300 Glenwood Cir

30 Monte Vista Dr #3201

469 Alvarado St #E

481 Watson St #3

2202 Golden Oaks Ln

471 Park Ave

66 Via Chualar

551 Watson St

33 Linda Vista Dr #B

813 Cypress St

725 Lyndon St

(Undisclosed Address)

585 Laine St

542 Foam St #A

37 Shepherds Knl #37

1170-1172 2nd St #A

599 Irving Ave #4

668 Van Buren St

241 Lerwick Dr

Per capita income

Population density

Median household income

Total population

Median age

Square miles

Percent renters

Median rent