Rent in Salinas, CA
Across Salinas's 8 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,164 a month, with figures from $1,523–$2,416. The highest typical rent is in 93915 ($2,416) and the lowest in 93908 ($1,523). 5 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Monterey County pay about 0.63% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,906 | $1,376–$2,083 | 8 |
| 1 bed | $1,992 | $1,423–$2,091 | 8 |
| 2 beds | $2,164 | $1,523–$2,416 | 8 |
| 3 beds | $2,843 | $2,020–$3,261 | 8 |
| 4 beds | $2,860 | $2,451–$3,551 | 8 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Salinas ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Salinas, CA?
- About $2,164 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,523–$2,416. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Salinas, CA?
- About $1,992 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,423–$2,091. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Salinas, CA?
- About $2,843 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $2,020–$3,261. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Salinas, CA?
- About $1,906 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,376–$2,083. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Salinas, CA?
- About $2,860 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $2,451–$3,551. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Salinas ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 93915 has the highest typical rent at $2,416 a month, and 93908 the lowest at $1,523.
- What is the property tax rate in Salinas, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Monterey County pay a typical 0.63% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Salinas rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).