Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Ardo, CA from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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Casa Nueva
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Nueva

241 E Glenn AveCoalinga, CA 93210
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River Walk Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Walk Terrace

120 Niblick RdPaso Robles, CA 93446
Senior Living
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San Ardo, CA Local Guide

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. Coaling Station B has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Ardo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
California Grand Manor Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
Coaling Station B2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,100
River Walk TerraceOne Bedroom 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1,425
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,626
Pointe at WestlakeElvyStudio,1BA$1,759

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Ardo, CA and Nearby

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Ardo area is the $2.53 price per square foot The Chardonnay Model at Blue Oak in the starting from $2,871. The second greatest value San Ardo apartment is the 4BR/2BA - Morro Model at Chorro at SLO starting at $1,350 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Valle Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Ardo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blue OakThe Chardonnay2BR,1.5BA$2.53
Chorro at SLO4BR/2BA - Morro4BR,2BA$1.29
Bordeaux House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.95
The Oaks at Jornada2bdx2bth Normal, downstairs, gas ...2BR,2BA$2.60
Laguna Terrace ApartmentsTwo/One2BR,1BA$2.21
Dry Creek222BR,2BA$2.50
Coaling Station B2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.04
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
River Walk TerraceOne Bedroom 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2.27

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19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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23 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,100 at Coaling Station B.

What is the most affordable San Ardo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Ardo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace and starts from $1,878.

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