Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shell Beach, CA from $600 (8 Rentals)

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424 East Mill Street
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

424 East Mill Street

418-424 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Shell Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shell Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shell Beach, CA is a 5 Beds unit found at The SLO Student Living Apartments in the Valle Vista neighborhood priced from $699. Sierra Sands in the Harvest Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $905. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shell Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SLO Student Living ApartmentsLarge Shared Bedroom & Common Areas in 5 Bed 2 ...5BR,2BA$699
Sierra Sands1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$905
California Grand Manor Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shell Beach, CA and Nearby

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shell Beach area is the $2.54 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at ReNew Atascadero in the in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood starting from $3,245. The second greatest value Shell Beach apartment is the 3X2 Pine Finish Model at St Claire starting at $3,146 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Harvest Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shell Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ReNew AtascaderoThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.54
St Claire3X2 Pine Finish3BR,2BA$2.50
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.41
La Plaza Villas3/1 Flat3BR,1BA$2.78
Bordeaux House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.83
Cassia ApartmentsTwo Bed Downstairs2BR,2BA$2.90
The Oaks at Jornada2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.54
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.80
Sierra Sands1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
California Grand Manor Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shell Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shell Beach?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shell Beach is at California Grand Manor Senior Apartments listed at $1,030.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shell Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shell Beach Apartment is $905 at Sierra Sands.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shell Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shell Beach is starting from $999 at The SLO Student Living Apartments.

What is the most affordable Shell Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shell Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sierra Sands and starts from $1,258.

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