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Salinas, CA 93906
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Elkhorn/Pajaro
Salinas, CA
Elkhorn/Pajaro - Salinas, CA Area Guide
A hideaway on Monterey Bay
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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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Elkhorn/Pajaro is $1,120 for a studio, $2,226 for one bedroom, $2,380 for two bedrooms, and $2,006 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elkhorn/Pajaro has increased by 11.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,120/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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716 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,226/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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910 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,380/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,011 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,006/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elkhorn/Pajaro - Salinas, CA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Elkhorn/Pajaro - Salinas, CA, so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
20
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Few to No Shops Nearby
Shopping
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Elkhorn/Pajaro - Salinas, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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
Military Bases
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.