Salinas, CA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$2,472
1-year change
-3.5%
$-90/mo
5-year change
+23.7%
$473/mo
10-year change
+68.5%
$1,005/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Salinas

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,294/mo0.0%
2016$1,379/mo+6.6%+6.6%
2017$1,549/mo+12.3%+19.7%
2018$1,667/mo+7.6%+28.8%
2019$1,740/mo+4.4%+34.5%
2020$1,776/mo+2.1%+37.2%
2021$1,958/mo+10.2%+51.3%
2022$2,202/mo+12.5%+70.2%
2023$2,215/mo+0.6%+71.2%
2024$2,351/mo+6.1%+81.7%
2025$2,563/mo+9.0%+98.1%
2026$2,514/mo-1.9%+94.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Salinas changed since 2015?

Median rent in Salinas, CA was $1,302 in 2015-01 and is $2,472 as of 2026-07 — a change of $1,170 per month over 11 years.

How much has Salinas rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Salinas, CA has changed +23.7% ($473 per month). The current median is $2,472.

What has rent in Salinas done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Salinas, CA has changed +68.5% ($1,005 per month). It is now $2,472.

Is rent in Salinas going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Salinas, CA has decreased -3.5% ($-90/mo). Current median: $2,472.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.