
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Atascadero, CA from $1,000 (23 Rentals)
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California Grand Manor Senior Apartments

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The Oaks at Jornada
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Atascadero, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Atascadero?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Atascadero Studio Apartments | $1,364 | $1,030 | $1,699 |
Atascadero 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $1,325 | $2,275 |
Atascadero 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $1,237 | $2,710 |
Atascadero 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,195 | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Atascadero, CA
Pricing Updated: 10/14/2025Current apartment rentals in the Atascadero, 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 Atascadero Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Atascadero Templeton | $3,195 | $1,030 | 17 |
Cheapest Available Atascadero Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Atascadero, CA is a Studio unit found at California Grand Manor Senior Apartments in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood priced from $1,030. Emerald Court Apartments in the Morro Bay Cayucos Cambria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Atascadero apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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California Grand Manor Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
Emerald Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,145 |
Bordeaux House Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,200 |
The Oaks at Jornada | 2bdx2bth Normal, downstairs, gas ... | 2BR,2BA | $2,275 |
Emerald Ridge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atascadero, CA
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Atascadero area is the $2.77 price per square foot Two Bedroom Apartment Model at ReNew Atascadero in the in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood starting from $2,710. The second greatest value Atascadero apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Bordeaux House Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Atascadero apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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ReNew Atascadero | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
Bordeaux House Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
The Oaks at Jornada | 2bdx2bth Normal, downstairs, gas ... | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
Emerald Ridge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Emerald Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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Best Local Schools in Atascadero, CA
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Getting Around Atascadero, CA
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Atascadero Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Atascadero?
The cheapest apartment in Atascadero is California Grand Manor Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in Atascadero costs $3,195.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Atascadero?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Atascadero that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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