County

Average Rent in Monterey County

Monterey is a county in California. It ranks #13 out of 55 for places to rent. Monterey County is in
the congressional districts of
District 18, District 19, District 20 and
the metropolitan area of
Salinas, CA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Monterey County includes 16 cities and 20 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Monterey County is $2,787 which represents an increase of 1.96% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Monterey County to rent places is Carmel, CA with an average rent of $5,611. The least expensive city in Monterey County to rent places is King City, CA with an average rent of $1,898.

The most expensive zip code in Monterey County to rent places is 93923 with an average rent of $5,611. The least expensive zip code in Monterey County to rent places is 93930 with an average rent of $1,898.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Monterey currently stands at $2,787.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Salinas, is less expensive, with an average rent of $2,477. This represents a difference of -11% when compared to Monterey.
Meanwhile, in the average state of California, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,629, showing a less expensive of -6% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a less expensive by -33% when compared to the rent in Monterey.
$2,787
Monterey
VS
$2,477
-11%
Salinas, city
$2,629
-6%
CA, state
$1,859
-33%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Zip Codes in Monterey County

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

93923$5,611
93953$4,415
95004$4,413
93908$4,263
93962$3,895
93924$3,816
93907$3,619
95076$3,173
93950$3,002
93926$2,999

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

93940$2,944
93933$2,877
93955$2,821
95012$2,795
93960$2,692
93906$2,439
93927$2,379
93901$2,366
93905$2,354
93930$1,898