- 285 San Benancio Rd, Salinas, CA 93908$1,360/moStudio · 1 bath · 600 sq ft285 San Benancio RdSalinas, CA 93908
- 24335 San Pedro Ln, Carmel, CA 93923$1,900/moStudio · 1 bath24335 San Pedro LnCarmel, CA 93923
- W Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940$2,000/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 450 sq ftMonterey, CAMonterey, CA 93940Special Offer
- 17 Elsa St, Royal Oaks, CA 95076$2,000/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 1,681 sq ft17 Elsa StRoyal Oaks, CA 95076

- 187 Calle De La Ventana, Carmel Valley, CA 93924$2,000/moStudio · 1 bath · 550 sq ft187 Calle De La VentanaCarmel Valley, CA 93924

- Langley Canyon Rd, Salinas, CA 93907$2,150/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ftSalinas, CASalinas, CA 93907

- Long Valley Spur, Castroville, CA 95012$2,200/moStudio · 1 bath · 550 sq ftCastroville, CACastroville, CA 95012

- 1196 Waring St, Seaside, CA 93955$2,300/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft1196 Waring StSeaside, CA 93955

- 771 Madison St, Monterey, CA 93940$2,300/moStudio · 1 bath · 420 sq ft771 Madison StMonterey, CA 93940

- 1731 Baker St, Seaside, CA 93955$2,550/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 525 sq ft1731 Baker StSeaside, CA 93955$50 Off

- 253 Monroe St, Monterey, CA 93940$2,595/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 650 sq ft253 Monroe StMonterey, CA 93940

- 375 Dolores St, Carmel, CA 93923$2,595/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft375 Dolores StCarmel, CA 93923

- 1220 Luxton St, Seaside, CA 93955$2,600/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft1220 Luxton StSeaside, CA 93955

- 1596 Luxton St, Seaside, CA 93955$2,650/mo1 bed · 1 bath1596 Luxton StSeaside, CA 93955

- Camino Real And 10th, Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921$2,700/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ftCamino Real And 10thCarmel By The Sea, CA 93921

- Palo Colorado Rd, Carmel, CA 93923$2,750/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sq ftCarmel, CACarmel, CA 93923

- 916 Sinex Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950$2,800/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 512 sq ft916 Sinex AvePacific Grove, CA 93950

- 29 Spring St, Salinas, CA 93901$2,800/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 953 sq ft29 Spring StSalinas, CA 93901

- Hambey Ln, Royal Oaks, CA 95076$2,835/moStudio · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ftRoyal Oaks, CARoyal Oaks, CA 95076

- 674 Spencer St, Monterey, CA 93940$2,900/mo3 beds · 1 bath · 826 sq ft674 Spencer StMonterey, CA 93940

- 767 Jewell Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950$2,950/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 643 sq ft767 Jewell AvePacific Grove, CA 93950

- 1190 Luxton St, Seaside, CA 93955$2,995/mo2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,461 sq ft1190 Luxton StSeaside, CA 93955

- 25197 Canyon Dr, Carmel, CA 93923$2,995/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft25197 Canyon DrCarmel, CA 93923Special Offer

- 1405 Hilby Ave, Seaside, CA 93955$3,200/mo2 beds · 1 bath1405 Hilby AveSeaside, CA 93955

- 725 Lyndon St, Monterey, CA 93940$3,250/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 1,050 sq ft725 Lyndon StMonterey, CA 93940

- 3331 San Luis Ave, Carmel, CA 93923$3,300/moStudio · 1 bath · 460 sq ft3331 San Luis AveCarmel, CA 93923

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Frequently asked questions
How many cheaper, more affordable Rental Houses are available in Monterey County, CA?
There are currently 252 cheaper houses available for rent.
What does "Cheap" mean for rental homes in Monterey County, CA?
Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a rental property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable 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 County. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.
How to search for Cheap and Affordable Houses in Monterey County, CA?
When searching on HotPads for more affordable houses, use the "Sort:" feature to sort single family homes by Lowest Price for Monterey County. 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 County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.
















