County

Average Rent in Monterey County

Monterey is a county in California. It ranks #13 out of 56 for places to rent. Monterey County is in
the congressional districts of
District 18, District 19, District 20 and
the metropolitan area of
Salinas, CA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Monterey County includes 16 cities and 21 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Monterey County is $2,827 which represents an increase of 2.17% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Monterey County to rent places is Carmel, CA with an average rent of $5,938. The least expensive city in Monterey County to rent places is King City, CA with an average rent of $1,853.

The most expensive zip code in Monterey County to rent places is 93923 with an average rent of $5,938. The least expensive zip code in Monterey County to rent places is 93930 with an average rent of $1,853.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Monterey currently stands at $2,827.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Salinas, is less expensive, with an average rent of $2,512. This represents a difference of -11% when compared to Monterey.
Meanwhile, in the average state of California, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,638, showing a less expensive of -7% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,877. This constitutes a less expensive by -34% when compared to the rent in Monterey.
$2,827
Monterey
VS
$2,512
-11%
Salinas, city
$2,638
-7%
CA, state
$1,877
-34%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 12 2026

Zip Codes in Monterey County

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

93923$5,938
93953$5,319
93908$4,321
93962$3,864
93924$3,807
95012$3,795
95004$3,572
93907$3,287
93950$3,197
95076$3,021

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

93955$2,880
93933$2,859
93960$2,623
93926$2,564
93451$2,514
93905$2,470
93906$2,462
93901$2,351
93927$2,303
93930$1,853