Northridge Park
1667 Madrid St,
Salinas, CA 93906
$2,150 | 1 Bed
Bordering the stunning shores of Monterey Bay halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey is the peaceful Elkhorn/Pajaro area. Residents living in this community have access to all the conveniences of the bustling Pacific Coast while enjoying their neighborhood’s quiet hills, parks, and open spaces. The Elkhorn/Pajaro community offers easy access to U.S. Route 101 and the famous California State Route 1. A few miles southeast of the suburb, you’ll find historic Downtown Salinas, where there are ample shopping, dining, and community events.
The Elkhorn/Pajaro area remains an agricultural hotspot of central California, producing an immense amount of fresh strawberries, broccoli, and lettuce each year. If you are looking to get your wildlife fix, visit Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, where visitors can kayak among the reserve’s playful seals, sea otters, and birds. Renters wanting to plant roots in the diverse Elkhorn/Pajaro community can choose from a range of affordable apartments to more upscale complexes with all the amenities.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Elkhorn/Pajaro is $1,099 for a studio, $2,271 for one bedroom, $2,547 for two bedrooms, and $1,622 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elkhorn/Pajaro has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Studio
0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,099/month
Average Rent
1 BR
716 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,271/month
Average Rent
2 BR
910 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,547/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,008 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,622/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.