Cheap Apartments for Rent in Los Osos, CA from $1,030 (62 Rentals)

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La Vista
$1,632 - $5,808
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La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Blue Oak
$2,766 - $3,614
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$2,766 - $3,614

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blue Oak

710 Experimental Station RdPaso Robles, CA 93446
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ReNew Atascadero
$2,875 - $3,395
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$2,875 - $3,395

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ReNew Atascadero

9170 Seville LnAtascadero, CA 93422
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River Walk Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Walk Terrace

120 Niblick RdPaso Robles, CA 93446
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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
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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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Harvest Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvest Lofts

845 Madonna RdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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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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742 Boysen Ave
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742 Boysen Ave

742 Boysen AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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Los Osos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Los Osos, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Los Osos, CA area range in price from $2,200 to $3,250 with an overall median price of $2,400. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Los Osos Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Avila Beach Los Osos$2,400$2,2006

Cheapest Available Los Osos Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Los Osos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ in the Santa Maria neighborhood priced from $1,250. River Walk Terrace in the Paso Robles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,501. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Los Osos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 61BR,1BA$1,250
River Walk TerraceOne Bedroom 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1,501
Villa Paseo PalmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,556
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,632
Hancock Terrace0x1 SpeakStudio,1BA$1,799
Cassia ApartmentsOne Bed B1BR,1BA$1,852
Dry Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,900
Laguna Terrace ApartmentsTwo/One2BR,1BA$1,950
Alturas Paso Robles Apartment Homes1/1A1BR,1BA$1,995
240 Spring StreetDowntown Paso Robles 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with ...2BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Osos, CA and Nearby

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Los Osos area is the $1.47 price per square foot 4BR/2BA - Foothill Model at Palomar at SLO in the in the San Luis Obispo neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Los Osos apartment is the The Grace Model at Arrive Paso Robles starting at $2,675 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Paso Robles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Los Osos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palomar at SLO4BR/2BA - Foothill4BR,2BA$1.47
Arrive Paso RoblesThe Grace2BR,2BA$2.47
Blue OakThe Pinot Gris2BR,2BA$2.63
Chorro at SLO4BR/2BA - Morro4BR,2BA$1.58
La Plaza Villas3/1 Flat3BR,1BA$2.41
Laguna Terrace ApartmentsTwo/One2BR,1BA$2.27
Dry Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.24
240 Spring StreetDowntown Paso Robles 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with ...2BR,1BA$2.73
River Walk TerraceOne Bedroom 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2.39
Villa Paseo PalmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Los Osos Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Los Osos?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Los Osos is at Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Los Osos Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Los Osos Apartment is $1,250 at Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Los Osos is starting from $1,681 at Villa Paseo Palms.

What is the most affordable Los Osos Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Los Osos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Plaza Villas and starts from $2,295.

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