Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Ardo, CA from $400 (30 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
Corporate Housing

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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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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. 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
Palmer Villas Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$495
Coaling Station B2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Avila Apartments in Downtown SLOAvila One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Villa Paseo PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$1,396
Laguna Terrace ApartmentsTwo/One2BR,1BA$1,950
Dry Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,950
Alturas Paso Robles Apartment Homes1/1A1BR,1BA$1,995
Constellation Park - Military HousingThree Bedroom 3VF4D - MOVE IN TODAY3BR,2BA$2,000
Cypress Creek1x11BR,1BA$2,030
Pointe at WestlakeTrinity1BR,1BA$2,046

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

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Ardo area is the $2.65 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at de Tolosa Ranch Apartments in the in the Laguna Lake neighborhood starting from $3,445. The second greatest value San Ardo apartment is the The Sauvignon Blanc Model at Blue Oak starting at $3,196 with a $2.58 price per square foot . 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$2.65
Blue OakThe Sauvignon Blanc2BR,2BA$2.58
Emerald Ridge Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.57
Arrive Paso RoblesThe Grace2BR,2BA$2.26
ReNew AtascaderoTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$2.82
Laguna Terrace ApartmentsTwo/One2BR,1BA$2.27
Palmer Villas Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.58
Dry Creek Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.50
Coaling Station B2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
240 Spring StreetDowntown Paso Robles 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with ...2BR,1BA$2.73

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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 Villa Paseo Palms listed at $1,396.

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 $634 at Palmer Villas 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 Palmer Villas Apartments and starts from $685.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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