Elkhorn/Pajaro

Salinas, CA

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Elkhorn/Pajaro - Salinas, CA

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A hideaway on Monterey Bay

Surfing Rural Ocean Farming Landscape

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.

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Rent Trends

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

Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

5

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

41

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Elkhorn Slough National Esturine Research Reserve
  • Moss Landing State Beach
  • Salinas River State Beach
  • Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Zmudowski State Beach

Airports

  • Monterey Regional

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Methodology

† 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.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

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.