County

Average Rent in Monterey County

Monterey is a county in California. It ranks #13 out of 54 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 18 cities and 21 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Monterey County is $2,765 which represents an increase of 2.29% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Monterey County to rent places is Carmel, CA with an average rent of $5,060. The least expensive city in Monterey County to rent places is San Miguel, CA with an average rent of $1,650.

The most expensive zip code in Monterey County to rent places is 93923 with an average rent of $5,060. The least expensive zip code in Monterey County to rent places is 93451 with an average rent of $1,650.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Monterey currently stands at $2,765.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Salinas, is less expensive, with an average rent of $2,482. This represents a difference of -10% when compared to Monterey.
Meanwhile, in the average state of California, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,631, showing a less expensive of -5% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,847. This constitutes a less expensive by -33% when compared to the rent in Monterey.
$2,765
Monterey
VS
$2,482
-10%
Salinas, city
$2,631
-5%
CA, state
$1,847
-33%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 26 2026

Zip Codes in Monterey County

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

93923$5,060
93953$4,402
95004$4,143
93908$4,062
93962$3,895
93907$3,626
93924$3,388
95076$3,225
93926$3,186
93955$2,975

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

93950$2,943
95012$2,896
93933$2,810
93960$2,802
93906$2,443
93927$2,385
93901$2,361
93905$2,328
93930$1,862
93451$1,650