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$3,200

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2005 10th St, Unit A

2005 10th St
Los OsosCA93402

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Morro Bay, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Morro Bay, CA area range in price from $1,975 to $6,500 with an overall median price of $3,150. 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$3,150$1,9759

Cheapest Available Morro Bay Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Morro Bay, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ in the Santa Maria neighborhood priced from $1,250. La Vista in the Santa Maria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,677. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Morro Bay apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 61BR,1BA$1,250
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,677
Hancock Terrace0x1 SpeakStudio,1BA$1,699
Peach StreetSpacious 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in San Luis Obi...1BR,1BA$1,850
Cassia ApartmentsOne Bed B1BR,1BA$1,852

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

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Morro Bay area is the $2.57 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Emerald Ridge Apartments in the in the Morro Bay Cayucos Cambria neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Morro Bay apartment is the 4BR/2BA - Foothill Model at Palomar at SLO starting at $1,695 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the San Luis Obispo 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.
Emerald Ridge Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.57
Palomar at SLO4BR/2BA - Foothill4BR,2BA$1.47
Arrive Paso RoblesThe Grace2BR,2BA$2.51
Blue OakThe Pinot Gris2BR,2BA$2.69
Chorro at SLO4BR/2BA - Morro4BR,2BA$1.58
Villa Del Rio2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.97
La Plaza Villas2/2 Flat2BR,2BA$2.52
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.82
Dry Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.50
Alturas Paso Robles Apartment Homes1/1A1BR,1BA$3.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morro Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Morro Bay?

There are currently 83 Apartments for Rent in Morro Bay, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,030 to $8,500. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Morro Bay ranging from $1,100 to $10,300.

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 $1,100 to $10,300 with an average monthly rent of $4,347.

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 $2,295 to $8,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,490.

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