A lively area with bars, restaurants, and weekend activity. Ideal if you want a social scene steps from your apartment. Best for: Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members. Typical rent: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

Distance varies by block — tour from College Hill to your campus buildings before signing.

Expect $2,600–$4,450/mo in College Hill. Studio: $2,200/mo; 1 bedroom: $2,700/mo; 2 bedroom: $3,750/mo; Area range: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

College Hill scores 70/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…

College Hill is a short transit or bike ride to Waynes of Beauty. Transit convenience near Salinas, CA scores about 80/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 87% of residents near College Hill rent rather than own. Roughly 85% undergrad vs 15% graduate renters — Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Waynes College of Beauty, starting 90 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

Inventory in College Hill is limited right now. Browse the Waynes College of Beauty housing hub or set alerts while new listings are added.