Santa Lucia
604 Leslie Dr,
Salinas, CA 93906
$2,050 - $2,795
1-2 Beds
Salinas
Salinas, CA Area Guide
Delight in the Salad Bowl of the World’s many charms
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Welcome to Salinas, California, an agricultural powerhouse known as the "Salad Bowl of the World." Home to over 163,000 residents, Salinas combines its farming heritage with modern city living, where one-bedroom apartments currently rent for an average of $1,928. The city offers diverse housing options across its neighborhoods - from Harden Ranch and Creekbridge's contemporary communities to Old Town's historic Victorian homes. The northeastern section features rolling hills and wooded creeks, while the Williams Ranch area provides established residential communities. Downtown Salinas houses the National Steinbeck Center, celebrating hometown author and Nobel laureate John Steinbeck.
Salinas has evolved into a leading agricultural technology center, hosting the Forbes AgTech Summit and attracting innovation-focused companies. The city benefits from a Mediterranean climate influenced by Monterey Bay, with comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Community events bring residents together, including the historic California Rodeo Salinas, a tradition since 1911, and the annual El Grito festival in September. The Western Stage at Hartnell College and downtown's First Fridays Art Walk contribute to the local arts scene. While housing costs have increased by 3.6% annually, Salinas remains more affordable than many California coastal cities, offering a mix of cultural heritage and agricultural innovation.
Explore the City
Downtown Salinas offer retail, restaurants and events that bring locals together.
Discover timeless treasures in Oldtown Salinas Antiques.
Monterey has a lot of beaches and close to the Salinas area.
The Salinas Municipal Airport hosts different events like the "Airshow Salinas."
The San Jose Mineta International Airport is an hour away from Salinas.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Salinas, CA is $1,713 for a studio, $2,020 for one bedroom, $2,439 for two bedrooms, and $3,079 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Salinas has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,020/month
655 Sq Ft
House
$3,400/month
1,317 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Salinas, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
31
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
47
/ 100
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.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Ord National Monument
- Toro County Park
- Marina State Beach
- Fremont Peak State Park
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.