Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valle Vista Neighborhood of San Luis Obispo, CA from $600 (3 Rentals)

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Sheri Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sheri Apartments

721 Johnson AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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College Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Gardens

284 N Chorro StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Valle Vista, San Luis Obispo, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valle Vista, CA

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Valle Vista area is the $3.13 price per square foot The SLO Model at Vintage at SLO in the in the 3592 Broad neighborhood starting from $3,260. The second greatest value Valle Vista apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments starting at $2,350 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Valle Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Valle Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vintage at SLOThe SLO2BR,2.5BA$3.13
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.76
Twin Creeks Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.92
University Chorro Commons1/11BR,1BA$3.33
The SLO Student Living ApartmentsLarge Shared Bedroom & Common Areas in 5 Bed 2 ...5BR,2BA$7.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Valle Vista, San Luis Obispo, CA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in San Luis Obispo, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Valle Vista Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Valle Vista?

The cheapest apartment in Valle Vista is University Chorro Commons which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Valle Vista costs $4,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Valle Vista?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Valle Vista that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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