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Morro Bay, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Morro Bay, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/02/2025

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$1,40010

Cheapest Available Morro Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Morro Bay, CA is a Studio unit found at California Grand Manor Senior Apartments in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood priced from $1,030. La Vista in the Harvest Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,493. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Morro Bay apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
California Grand Manor Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,493
Cassia ApartmentsOne Bed B1BR,1BA$1,863

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morro Bay, CA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morro Bay area is the $2.51 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at de Tolosa Ranch Apartments in the in the Laguna Lake neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Morro Bay apartment is the The Grace Model at Arrive Paso Robles starting at $2,770 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the The Summit 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.
de Tolosa Ranch Apartments2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.51
Arrive Paso RoblesThe Grace2BR,2BA$2.56
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
The Oaks at Jornada2bdx2bth Renovated, upstairs, electric2BR,2BA$2.54
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morro Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Morro Bay?

There are currently 77 Apartments for Rent in Morro Bay, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,030 to $5,401. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Morro Bay ranging from $1,600 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Morro Bay?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Morro Bay ranges from $1,600 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,355.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Morro Bay?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Morro Bay range from $2,395 to $4,828, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,400 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,401.

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