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

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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 2 Beds unit found at Coaling Station B priced from $1,200. 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
Coaling Station B2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,200
The Elm Tree Estates2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
12649 Oakglen DrOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,626

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

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Ardo area is the $2.82 price per square foot 2 Bedroom with Laundry Model at Villa Del Rio in the in the The Summit neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value San Ardo apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Bordeaux House Apartments starting at $2,027 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Atascadero Templeton 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.
Villa Del Rio2 Bedroom with Laundry2BR,1BA$2.82
Bordeaux House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.13
The Elm Tree Estates2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Coaling Station B2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.32
The Oaks at Jornada2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.54
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.94
12649 Oakglen DrOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Woodside Park1x1AR1T21BR,1BA$2.91
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.04
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93

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Getting Around San Ardo, CA

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19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

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 Pointe at Westlake listed at $1,764.

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 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 The Elm Tree Estates and starts from $1,300.

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