Cheap Apartments for Rent in Morro Bay, CA from $1,000 (4 Rentals)

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Morro Bay, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Morro Bay, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Morro Bay Cayucos Cambria$2,900$1,40013

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morro Bay, CA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morro Bay area is the $2.81 price per square foot The Chardonnay Model at Blue Oak in the starting from $3,191. The second greatest value Morro Bay apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Emerald Ridge Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Morro Bay Cayucos Cambria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Morro Bay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blue OakThe Chardonnay2BR,1.5BA$2.81
Emerald Ridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.50
Villa Del Rio2 Bedroom with Laundry2BR,1BA$2.62
La Plaza Villas2/22BR,2BA$2.52
Bordeaux House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.12
Sierra Sands2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.38
Alder Creek Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.64
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.67
The Oaks at Jornada2bdx2bth Renovated, upstairs, electric2BR,2BA$2.54
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93

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Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morro Bay Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Morro Bay?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Morro Bay is at California Grand Manor Senior Apartments listed at $1,030.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Morro Bay Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Morro Bay Apartment is $1,325 at California Grand Manor Senior Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Morro Bay is starting from $2,013 at Bordeaux House Apartments.

What is the most affordable Morro Bay Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Morro Bay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sierra Sands and starts from $2,283.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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