Cheap Apartments for Rent in Paso Robles, CA from $1,200 (26 Rentals)

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property at 2206 Spring St
$1,600 - $2,000

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Base Rent$1,600 - $2,000

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,000
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2206 Spring St

Paso RoblesCA93446
property at 1421 Pine St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

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1421 Pine St

Paso RoblesCA93446
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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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Clifton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton Apartments

125 Spring StPaso Robles, CA 93446
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Reserve at Vinedo
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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1573 Parkview LnPaso Robles, CA 93446

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property at 80-84 Brewer St
$2,195 - $2,895
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80-84 Brewer St

TempletonCA93465
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Serenity Hills

112 Brewer StTempleton, CA 93465
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Paso Robles, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Paso Robles, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Paso Robles, CA area range in price from $1,200 to $3,425 with an overall median price of $2,575. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Paso Robles Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
The Summit$2,575$1,20018

Cheapest Available Paso Robles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Paso Robles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Paseo Palms in the Paso Robles neighborhood priced from $1,556. Laguna Terrace Apartments in the Paso Robles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Paso Robles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Paseo PalmsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,556
Laguna Terrace ApartmentsTwo/One2BR, 1BA$1,950
Alturas Paso Robles Apartment Homes1/1A1BR, 1BA$1,995
Paso de Oak1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2,100
Dry Creek Apartments2x12BR, 1BA$2,125
Arrive Paso RoblesThe Grace2BR, 2BA$2,635
Villa Del Rio2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$2,895
Blue OakThe Malbec3BR, 3BA$3,480

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paso Robles, CA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paso Robles area is the $2.40 price per square foot The Malbec Model at Blue Oak in the Paso Robles neighborhood starting from $3,480. The second greatest value Paso Robles apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Villa Del Rio in the Paso Robles neighborhood starting at $2,895 with a $2.97 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paso Robles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blue OakThe Malbec3BR, 3BA$2.40
Villa Del Rio2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$2.97
Laguna Terrace ApartmentsTwo/One2BR, 1BA$2.27
Dry Creek Apartments2x12BR, 1BA$2.50
Arrive Paso RoblesThe Isabella1BR, 1BA$3.28
Alturas Paso Robles Apartment Homes1/1A1BR, 1BA$3.01
Villa Paseo PalmsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paso Robles Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paso Robles?

The cheapest apartment in Paso Robles is Villa Paseo Palms which is listed at $1,556, while the average apartment in Paso Robles costs $2,575.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Paso Robles?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Paso Robles that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Paso Robles?

Cheap apartments in Paso Robles have an average cost of $491 which is $2,084 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paso Robles.

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