Monterey, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Monterey, CA?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Monterey, CA is $2,843.
Average rent
$2,843
Month-over-monthMoM change
+$43
Year-over-yearYoY change
+$271
Available rentals
114
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,325 to $6,992.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 6 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 9 |
| $2,200 | 8 |
| $2,300 | 5 |
| $2,400 | 11 |
| $2,500 | 5 |
| $2,600 | 5 |
| $2,700 | 8 |
| $2,800 | 5 |
| $2,900 | 10 |
| $3,000 | 5 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 3 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 6 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 4 |
| $4,500 | 5 |
| $4,600 | 3 |
| $4,700 | 3 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 12 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $271 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,600 | $2,814 |
| Feb | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Mar | $2,500 | $2,800 |
| Apr | $2,597 | $2,795 |
| May | $2,700 | $2,800 |
| Jun | $2,800 | $2,850 |
| Jul | $2,700 | $2,980 |
| Aug | $2,795 | $2,900 |
| Sep | $2,800 | $2,978 |
| Oct | $2,650 | $2,795 |
| Nov | $2,550 | $2,843 |
| Dec | $2,900 | No data |
Market temperature
The Monterey, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Monterey, CA is 42% higher than the national average.
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