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

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Casa Nueva
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Nueva

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

River Walk Terrace

120 Niblick RdPaso Robles, CA 93446
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
California Grand Manor Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
The Elm Tree Estates2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,626
Constellation Park - Military HousingTwo Bedroom 2VF3S2BR,1BA$1,900
Pointe at WestlakeMallory StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
de Tolosa Ranch Apartments2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.51
Paso de Oak3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.64
Arrive Paso RoblesThe Grace2BR,2BA$2.56
Emerald Ridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.45
Villa Del Rio2 Bedroom with Laundry2BR,1BA$2.62
Bordeaux House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.12
The Elm Tree Estates2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
The Oaks at Jornada2bdx2bth Renovated, upstairs, electric2BR,2BA$2.54
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.04
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93

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Almost all errands require a car

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23 / 100

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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 $1,200 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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