Salinas, CA rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Salinas, CA is $2,680.
$2,680
-$215
+$285
125
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $750 to $6,100.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 5 |
| $1,900 | 6 |
| $2,000 | 8 |
| $2,100 | 13 |
| $2,200 | 6 |
| $2,300 | 8 |
| $2,400 | 11 |
| $2,500 | 8 |
| $2,600 | 6 |
| $2,700 | 9 |
| $2,800 | 6 |
| $2,900 | 8 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 5 |
| $3,200 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 4 |
| $3,500 | 5 |
| $3,600 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 5 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 5 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 4 |
| $4,200 | 5 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 4 |
| $5,000+ | 4 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $285 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,295 | $2,675 |
| Feb | $2,412 | $2,500 |
| Mar | $2,400 | $2,600 |
| Apr | $2,300 | $2,595 |
| May | $2,320 | $2,520 |
| Jun | $2,300 | $2,500 |
| Jul | $2,400 | $2,500 |
| Aug | $2,595 | $2,850 |
| Sep | $2,400 | No data |
| Oct | $2,395 | No data |
| Nov | $2,395 | No data |
| Dec | $2,600 | No data |
Market temperature
The Salinas, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Salinas, CA is 28% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Salinas, CA?
The average rent in Salinas, CA is $2,680.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Salinas, CA?
Houses in Salinas, CA rent between $750 - $6,100 with an average rent of $2,680.
3. How has the rent in Salinas, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Salinas, CA increased by $285
4. How much has the rent in Salinas, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Salinas, CA decreased by $215
5. How many available rentals are there in Salinas, CA?
There are currently 125 rentals available in Salinas, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Salinas, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Salinas, CA is $2,680 — 27.62% higher the national average of $2,100.