Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cambria, CA from $900 (45 Rentals)

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La Vista
$1,918 - $3,694
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La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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River Walk Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Walk Terrace

120 Niblick RdPaso Robles, CA 93446
Senior Living
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Gateway Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

101 N BroadwaySanta Maria, CA 93454
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University Chorro Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Chorro Commons

263 N ChorroSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Student Housing
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Harvest Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvest Lofts

845 Madonna RdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Roundhouse Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Roundhouse Place

2220-2224 Emily StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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2710 Spyglass Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

2710 Spyglass Dr

2710 Spyglass DrShell Beach, CA 93449
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Las Lomas Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Lomas Village

9245 Ciruela WayAtascadero, CA 93422
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Reserve at Vinedo
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Vinedo

1573 Parkview LnPaso Robles, CA 93446
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421 Dana St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

421 Dana St

421 Dana StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Cheapest Available Cambria Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cambria, CA is a Studio unit found at Wineman in the Valle Vista neighborhood priced from $1,250. Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ in the Harvest Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cambria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WinemanThird FloorStudio,1BA$1,250
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 9Studio,1BA$1,350
Mustang I Townhome4x1 Flat4BR,1BA$1,380
Villa Paseo PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$1,396
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,918
Avila Apartments in Downtown SLOAvila StudioStudio,1BA$1,975
Alturas Paso Robles Apartment Homes1/1A1BR,1BA$1,995
Hancock Terrace1x1 Deco1BR,1BA$1,999
Paso de Oak1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
Bordeaux House Apartments222BR,2BA$2,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambria, CA and Nearby

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambria area is the $2.32 price per square foot The Grace Model at Arrive Paso Robles in the in the The Summit neighborhood starting from $2,510. The second greatest value Cambria apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Villa Del Rio starting at $2,895 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the The Summit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrive Paso RoblesThe Grace2BR,2BA$2.32
Villa Del Rio2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.97
ReNew AtascaderoTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$2.82
La Plaza Villas3/1 Flat3BR,1BA$2.36
Bordeaux House Apartments222BR,2BA$2.28
The Oaks at JornadaRenovated, upstairs, lower deposit2BR,2BA$2.74
Dry Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.53
Ramona GardensAvailable 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.88
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.93
Hancock Terrace1x1 Deco1BR,1BA$2.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambria Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cambria?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cambria is at Wineman listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambria Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambria Apartment is $1,482 at Villa Paseo Palms.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambria is starting from $1,729 at Villa Paseo Palms.

What is the most affordable Cambria Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cambria Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Plaza Villas and starts from $2,250.

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