
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pismo Beach, CA from $1,949 (39 Rentals)
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125 Terrace Ave

118 Castaic Ave

768 Shamrock Ln

3224 1001 Shell Beach Rd., #11-26

330 Foothill Rd

1572 S 13th St

857 Manhattan Ave

243 N 7th St
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960 S 14th St

2710 Spyglass Dr

Ramona Gardens

198 S Elm St

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198 S Elm St, Unit B

992 Fair Oaks Ave

1117 Margarita Ave

240 S 9th St

1216 Baden Ave
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402 W Grand Ave

Oak Park Village Apartments

1951 Brighton Ave

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Villa Azul

Sand Dollar Garden Apartments

124 Fontana Ave

Aspen Way

Vista Pacific
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1174 Fair Oaks Avenue

402 W Grand Ave

1405-1409 Longbranch

3779 Jones Way

1269 Southwood Dr

1453 Lizzie St

515 Mitchell Dr

2150 Paso Robles St

1127 Laurel Ln
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1744 Longbranch Ave

265 N 16th St

870 Pearl Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pismo Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Pismo Beach Studio Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Cheap Pismo Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,949 | $2,600 |
| Cheap Pismo Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,583 | $1,950 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Available Pismo Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Pismo Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at 3224 1001 Shell Beach Rd., #11-26 in the Arroyo Grande Nipomo neighborhood priced from $1,100. 2710 Spyglass Dr in the Arroyo Grande Nipomo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pismo Beach apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3224 1001 Shell Beach Rd., #11-26 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 2710 Spyglass Dr | C | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Oak Park Village Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pismo Beach, CA
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pismo Beach area is the $3.14 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Oak Park Village Apartments in the in the Arroyo Grande Nipomo neighborhood starting from $2,840. The second greatest value Pismo Beach apartment is the 198 S Elm St Model at 198 S Elm St, Unit B starting at $2,300 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Arroyo Grande Nipomo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pismo Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Village Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| 198 S Elm St, Unit B | 198 S Elm St | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 2710 Spyglass Dr | C | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pismo Beach Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pismo Beach Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pismo Beach Apartment is $2,200 at 2710 Spyglass Dr.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pismo Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pismo Beach is starting from $2,840 at Oak Park Village Apartments.
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