
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Ardo, CA from $1,000 (15 Rentals)
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The Elm Tree Estates
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12649 Oakglen Dr

Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace

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1339 Elizabeth St

385 E Houston St

591 Childers St
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2436 Casa Blanca Ct
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 | $2,117 | $1,250 | $2,720 |
San Ardo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $1,050 | $3,695 |
San Ardo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,688 | $1,100 | $6,310 |
San Ardo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,099 | $1,300 | $4,125 |
San Ardo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $1,660 | $3,750 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Coaling Station B | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
The Elm Tree Estates | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
12649 Oakglen Dr | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Villa Del Rio | 2 Bedroom with Laundry | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
Bordeaux House Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
The Elm Tree Estates | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Coaling Station B | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
The Oaks at Jornada | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
12649 Oakglen Dr | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Woodside Park | 1x1AR1T2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
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 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.
Expert Rental Resources
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