Asher Rodriguez housing Jun 18, 2025

Longtime lurker here, Rent is about $2,288/month for a decent place. With a population of 29,772, Monterey is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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