Seagrove
1105 Broadway Avenue,
Seaside, CA 93955
1-3 Beds | $3,016 - $4,981
$2,156/month
Average Rent
623 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Monterey, CA is $2,156 per month. This is 38% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/month, making Monterey one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Monterey, you can expect to pay about $1,781 per month for a studio, $2,156 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,824 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,916 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.1%, which averages out to $89 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Monterey Vista, New Monterey and Old Town are the most affordable neighborhoods in Monterey.
Based on current rent prices, Casanova Oak Knoll, Old Town and New Monterey are the most expensive neighborhoods in Monterey.
The neighborhoods in Monterey with the most apartments available are Casanova Oak Knoll, Monterey Vista and New Monterey .
Because the average rent in Monterey is $2,156, you’ll want to make about $7,186 per month or $86,232 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.