Cheap Apartments for Rent near San Ardo, CA from $400 (37 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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923 Walnut
1 Bedroom Apartments

923 Walnut

923 Walnut AveGreenfield, CA 93927
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University Chorro Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Chorro Commons

263 N ChorroSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Student Housing
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Roundhouse Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Roundhouse Place

2220-2224 Emily StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Harvest Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvest Lofts

845 Madonna RdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Las Lomas Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Lomas Village

9245 Ciruela WayAtascadero, CA 93422
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Reserve at Vinedo
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Vinedo

1573 Parkview LnPaso Robles, CA 93446
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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 1 Bed unit found at Palmer Villas Apartments priced from $495. El Palmar Apartments in the Kings County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $713. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Ardo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palmer Villas Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$495
El Palmar Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$713
River Walk TerraceOne Bedroom 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1,501
Villa Paseo PalmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,556
Pointe at WestlakeAbby StudioStudio,1BA$1,861
Laguna Terrace ApartmentsTwo/One2BR,1BA$1,950
Alturas Paso Robles Apartment Homes1/1A1BR,1BA$1,995
Constellation Park - Military HousingThree Bedroom 3VF4D - MOVE IN TODAY3BR,2BA$2,000
240 Spring StreetDowntown Paso Robles 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with ...2BR,1BA$2,050
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,050

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

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Ardo area is the $1.03 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at El Palmar Apartments in the in the Kings County neighborhood starting from $1,248. The second greatest value San Ardo apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Emerald Ridge Apartments starting at $3,050 with a $2.57 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.
El Palmar Apartments4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.03
Emerald Ridge Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.57
Palomar at SLO4BR/2BA - Foothill4BR,2BA$1.47
Arrive Paso RoblesThe Grace2BR,2BA$2.52
Chorro at SLO4BR/2BA - Morro4BR,2BA$1.58
Laguna Terrace ApartmentsTwo/One2BR,1BA$2.27
Dry Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.50
Palmer Villas Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.58
River Walk TerraceOne Bedroom 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2.39
Villa Paseo PalmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.69

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Pointe at Westlake listed at $1,861.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Ardo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Ardo Apartment is $495 at Palmer Villas 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 $713 at El Palmar Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Ardo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Ardo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at El Palmar Apartments and starts from $1,022.

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