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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
Vandenberg Senior ResidenceStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,250
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,336

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

As of April 06, 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 Shell Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Shell Beach?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Shell Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $699 to $4,501. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shell Beach ranging from $1,200 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shell Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shell Beach ranges from $1,200 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,644.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shell Beach?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shell Beach range from $1,258 to $4,146, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $5,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,655.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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