What is the average apartment size in Salinas?

The average size for a Salinas, CA apartment is 797 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Salinas?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Salinas is $2,353 per month, a 3.93% increase from last year’s average of $2,264.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Salinas?

In Salinas, studios rent for $1,754 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,093 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,554 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,018 per month

What is the average apartment size in Salinas?

The typical apartment in Salinas offers about 797 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Salinas?

Studio apartments in Salinas average 434 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 672 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 893 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,155 sq. ft.

Salinas, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Salinas?

The typical rent budget in Salinas ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Salinas?

In Salinas, 53% of households rent while 47% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Salinas is $2,353, a 3.93% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,264.

Studio Apartments at $1,754 offer the most budget-friendly option with 434 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 672 square feet for $2,093, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,554 offer 893 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,155 sq ft) for $3,018, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Salinas, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,353	797 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,754	434 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,093	672 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,554	893 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,018	1,155 sq. ft.

Salinas, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Salinas, CA have increased by 3.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,264 to $2,353.

What's the typical rent budget in Salinas, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Salinas, CA (46%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Salinas, CA?

23,106 or 53% of the households in Salinas, CA are renter-occupied while 20,518 or 47% are owner-occupied.

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How Salinas Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Salinas	$2,353
Los Angeles	$2,762
San Francisco	$3,545
Long Beach	$2,665
East Bay	$2,685
Oakland	$2,651
San Diego	$2,959
Sacramento	$1,921
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Cupertino, CA	$3,850
Milpitas, CA	$3,218
Campbell, CA	$2,939
Los Gatos, CA	$3,496
Santa Cruz, CA	$3,404
Mountain View, CA	$3,756
Gilroy, CA	$2,522
Sunnyvale, CA	$3,440
Santa Clara, CA	$3,538

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Salinas apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.