
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo County, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Luis Obispo County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Luis Obispo County Studio Apartments | $2,039 | $1,030 | $3,295 |
San Luis Obispo County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $1,086 | $3,215 |
San Luis Obispo County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,712 | $1,237 | $6,515 |
San Luis Obispo County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,525 | $3,395 | $3,839 |
San Luis Obispo County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $1,655 | $1,905 |
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Cheapest Available San Luis Obispo County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Luis Obispo County, CA is a 5 Beds unit found at The SLO Student Living Apartments in the Valle Vista neighborhood priced from $699. California Grand Manor Senior Apartments in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Luis Obispo County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The SLO Student Living Apartments | Large Shared Bedroom & Common Areas in 5 Bed 2 ... | 5BR,2BA | $699 |
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
Wineman | Third Floor | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Bordeaux House Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,877 |
Avila Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo County, CA
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Luis Obispo County area is the $2.27 price per square foot 896 Front St Model at 896 Front St, Unit C in the in the Arroyo Grande Nipomo neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value San Luis Obispo County apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model at ReNew Atascadero starting at $3,245 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Luis Obispo County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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896 Front St, Unit C | 896 Front St | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.27 |
ReNew Atascadero | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.54 |
Emerald Ridge Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.53 |
5910 El Camino Real, Unit 5910 | 5910 El Camino Real | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Villa Del Rio | 2 Bedroom with Laundry | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
704 N Thompson Ave, Unit 704 Rental | 704 N Thompson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
787 Arlington St, Unit Arlington House | 787 Arlington St | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
The Oaks at Jornada | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
Bordeaux House Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Luis Obispo County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Luis Obispo County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Luis Obispo County is at California Grand Manor Senior Apartments listed at $1,030.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Luis Obispo County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Luis Obispo County Apartment is $1,086 at California Grand Manor Senior Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Luis Obispo County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Luis Obispo County is starting from $1,237 at California Grand Manor Senior Apartments.
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