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Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA have increased by 2.79% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,875 to $2,955.

Average rent in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA

$2,955/mo Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA average rental price, March 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA is around $2,955.

    What's the typical rent budget in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA?

    A share of 66% of apartments in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA have the cheapest rents between $2,501-$3,000. Around 34% of Alta Mesa's apartments have monthly rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA (66%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Alta Mesa, CA

    46 /100
    Car-Dependent
    36 /100
    Some Transit
    35 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 46, Transit Score®: 36, Bike Score®: 35

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average rent in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA?

    The average rent in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA is $2,665.

    What type of rental buildings are in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA?

    In Alta Mesa 59% of the housing is rented out compared to 41% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 10% of Alta Mesa's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 67% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.

    Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA demographics

    • 1,435Total Population
    • 754 Female
      681 Male
    • 43Median Age

    In total, Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA has 1,435 residents, 754 women and 681 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Alta Mesa’s population is 43.

    Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA households

    • 356 Family
      302 Non-family
    • 129 Children
      529 No Children
    • 658Total Number of Households
    • 2.07Average People Per Household
    • $106,044Median Household Income

    There is a total of 658 households in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA. Of these, 129 have children and 529 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 356 family households and 302 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Alta Mesa is 2.07 people, on average. The median household annual income in Alta Mesa equals $106,044, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,397.

    Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA have no high school education, 18% went to high-school, and 19% have partially completed college. Moreover, 9% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 25% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 26% hold a Graduate Degree.