
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Ardo, CA from $1,000 (15 Rentals)
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The Elm Tree Estates

Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace
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385 E Houston St

591 Childers St

533 E Sullivan St

6320 Santa Ynez Ave

699 River Rd
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San Ardo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Ardo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Ardo Studio Apartments | $2,474 | $1,030 | $2,855 |
San Ardo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,673 | $1,325 | $3,720 |
San Ardo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,804 | $1,200 | $6,310 |
San Ardo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,453 | $1,300 | $4,828 |
San Ardo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,198 | $2,095 | $5,401 |
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Cheapest Available San Ardo Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Ardo, CA is a Studio unit found at California Grand Manor Senior Apartments in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood priced from $1,030. The Elm Tree Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Ardo apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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California Grand Manor Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
The Elm Tree Estates | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,626 |
Constellation Park - Military Housing | Two Bedroom 2VF3S | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Pointe at Westlake | Mallory Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,943 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Ardo, CA and Nearby
As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Ardo 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 San Ardo apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Paso de Oak starting at $2,900 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Morro Bay Cayucos Cambria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Ardo apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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de Tolosa Ranch Apartments | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.51 |
Paso de Oak | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.64 |
Arrive Paso Robles | The Grace | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
Emerald Ridge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Villa Del Rio | 2 Bedroom with Laundry | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Bordeaux House Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
The Elm Tree Estates | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
The Oaks at Jornada | 2bdx2bth Renovated, upstairs, electric | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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Getting Around San Ardo, CA
Walk Score®
19 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
23 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Ardo Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Ardo?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Ardo is at California Grand Manor Senior Apartments listed at $1,030.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Ardo Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Ardo Apartment is $1,325 at California Grand Manor Senior Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Ardo Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Ardo is starting from $1,200 at The Elm Tree Estates.
What is the most affordable San Ardo Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Ardo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Elm Tree Estates and starts from $1,300.
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