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Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA have increased by 4.86% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,212 to $2,319.

Average rent in Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA

$2,319/mo Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA average rental price, February 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA is around $2,319.

    What's the typical rent budget in Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA?

    A share of 12% of apartments in Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 84% of Sunset's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 4% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA (84%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Sunset, CA

    78 /100
    Very Walkable
    32 /100
    Some Transit
    47 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 78, Transit Score®: 32, Bike Score®: 47

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average rent in Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA?

    The average rent in Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA is $2,343.

    What type of rental buildings are in Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA?

    In Sunset 56% of the housing is rented out compared to 44% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 8% of Sunset's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 55% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 34% are single-family rentals.

    Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA demographics

    • 27,577Total Population
    • 13,645 Female
      13,933 Male
    • 31Median Age

    In total, Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA has 27,577 residents, 13,645 women and 13,933 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Sunset’s population is 31.

    Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA households

    • 5,566 Family
      690 Non-family
    • 3,583 Children
      2,673 No Children
    • 6,256Total Number of Households
    • 4.19Average People Per Household
    • $88,840Median Household Income

    There is a total of 6,256 households in Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA. Of these, 3,583 have children and 2,673 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 5,566 family households and 690 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Sunset is 4.19 people, on average. The median household annual income in Sunset equals $88,840, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,951.

    Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 30% of the population in Sunset, Salinas, Monterey County, CA have no high school education, 42% went to high-school, and 15% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 6% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 2% hold a Graduate Degree.