Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo County, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Sheri Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sheri Apartments

721 Johnson AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Villa Azul
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Azul

271-291 S Halcyon RdArroyo Grande, CA 93420
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Fairview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Apartments

1630 Fairview StSan 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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Serenity Hills
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Serenity Hills

112 Brewer StTempleton, CA 93465
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El Dorado Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Apartments

555 Westmont AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SLO Student Living ApartmentsLarge Shared Bedroom & Common Areas in 5 Bed 2 ...5BR,2BA$699
California Grand Manor Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
WinemanThird FloorStudio,1BA$1,250
Bordeaux House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,877
Avila Senior LivingStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
896 Front St, Unit C896 Front St2BR,2.5BA$2.27
ReNew AtascaderoThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.54
Emerald Ridge Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.53
5910 El Camino Real, Unit 59105910 El Camino Real2BR,1BA$2.40
Villa Del Rio2 Bedroom with Laundry2BR,1BA$2.82
704 N Thompson Ave, Unit 704 Rental704 N Thompson Ave1BR,1BA$1.98
787 Arlington St, Unit Arlington House787 Arlington St2BR,1BA$2.78
The Oaks at Jornada2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.54
Bordeaux House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
California Grand Manor Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,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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