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Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA have decreased by 0.39% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,833 to $2,822.

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

$2,822/mo Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA is around $2,822.

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

    A share of 2% of apartments in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA have the cheapest rents between $2,001-$2,500. Around 64% of Alta Mesa's apartments have monthly rents between $2,501-$3,000. There are 34% of apartments with rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA (64%) 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 are the advantages of renting a house in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA?

    Renting a house in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA?

    Houses for rent in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA demographics

    • 1,451Total Population
    • 770 Female
      681 Male
    • 42Median Age

    In total, Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA has 1,451 residents, 770 women and 681 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Alta Mesa’s population is 42.

    Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA households

    • 355 Family
      299 Non-family
    • 129 Children
      525 No Children
    • 654Total Number of Households
    • 1.95Average People Per Household
    • $110,669Median Household Income

    There is a total of 654 households in Alta Mesa, Monterey, Monterey County, CA. Of these, 129 have children and 525 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 355 family households and 299 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Alta Mesa is 1.95 people, on average. The median household annual income in Alta Mesa equals $110,669, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,339.

    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, 17% went to high-school, and 19% have partially completed college. Moreover, 10% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 26% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 26% hold a Graduate Degree.