
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arroyo Grande, CA from $1,300 (36 Rentals)
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430 Traffic Way

195 Aspen St

183 Brisco Rd

1185 Fair Oaks Ave

Sand Dollar Garden Apartments

Cortina d'Arroyo Grande Senior Apartments

Park Elm Townhomes

240 Aspen St
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Park Place

Courtland Street Apartments

Juniper Street Apartments

Oak Park Village

Ramona Gardens

356-360 Pier Ave

1111 N Strand Way

875 Longbranch Ave

Pismo Dunes RV Resort
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1231 Mentone Ave

633 Airpark

946 S 13th

2130 Beach St

1605-1611 Front St

1367 W Grand Ave

857 Manhattan Ave

881 Manhattan Ave

301 W Grand Ave
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1685-1691 Ramona Ave

861 Front St

265 N 16th St

Pismo Terrace

Vista Pacific

Belridge Street Apartments

Farroll Apartments

Ramona St. Apartments

359 N 16th St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arroyo Grande?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande Studio Apartments | $2,100 | $1,450 | $2,750 |
| Arroyo Grande 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $2,200 | $2,300 |
| Arroyo Grande 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $2,200 | $2,840 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arroyo Grande, CA
Pricing Updated: 06/23/2026Current apartment rentals in the Arroyo Grande, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arroyo Grande Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande Nipomo | $3,540 | $950 | 48 |
Cheapest Available Arroyo Grande Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona Gardens | Available 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arroyo Grande, CA and Nearby
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arroyo Grande area is the $2.79 price per square foot 380 Beckett Pl Model at 380 Beckett Pl, Unit North Grover walk to bea in the in the Arroyo Grande Nipomo neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Arroyo Grande apartment is the Available 2 Bedroom Model at Ramona Gardens starting at $2,300 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Arroyo Grande Nipomo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arroyo Grande apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380 Beckett Pl, Unit North Grover walk to bea | 380 Beckett Pl | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Ramona Gardens | Available 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| 245 Country Hills Ln, Unit Furnished The Cottage | 245 Country Hills Ln | Studio ,1BA | $4.58 |
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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