Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey, CA

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Monterey Peninsula College - Monterey, CA

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Monterey Peninsula College provides high-quality instructional programs, services, and infrastructure to support the goals of students pursuing transfer, career training, basic skills, and lifelong learning opportunities. First opening in 1947, MPC currently offers 14 transfer degrees with guaranteed admission to the California State University. With an open admissions policy, MPC fosters student learning and achievement within is diverse community.

An array of apartments, townhomes, and houses are available for rent within close proximity to the MPC campus. Nearby access to the Cabrillo Highway and Monterey Regional Airport allow for simple commutes and travels from MPC.

Student government, events, campus clubs, and intercollegiate athletic teams all contribute to MPC’s vibrant campus life. Cultural, artistic, historical, and culinary amenities abound not too far off campus in the city of Monterey. Convenience to beaches and the Monterey Bay Aquarium make MPC’s location enviable. Destinations like Big Sur, San Jose, Salinas, San Francisco, and Yosemite are all within driving distance as well.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Monterey, CA is $1,747 for a studio, $2,081 for one bedroom, $2,658 for two bedrooms, and $2,914 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monterey has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 471 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,747/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 622 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,081/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 916 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,658/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 988 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,914/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

73

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

35

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

La Mesa Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

564 Students

6
out of 10

Foothill Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

299 Students

6
out of 10

Monte Vista

Public

Grades K-8

572 Students

5
out of 10

La Mesa Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

564 Students

6
out of 10

Monte Vista

Public

Grades K-8

572 Students

5
out of 10

Walter Colton

Public

Grades 6-8

569 Students

4
out of 10

Monterey High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,399 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Monterey County Youth Museum
  • Monterey State Historic Park
  • Monterey Maritime Museum
  • Monterey State Beach
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Monterey Regional

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