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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 Studio unit found at California Grand Manor Senior Apartments in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood priced from $1,030. 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
California Grand Manor Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
Coaling Station B2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,100
The Elm Tree Estates2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200

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

As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Ardo area is the $1.34 price per square foot Future Floorplan Model at Valencia Apartments in the in the Valle Vista neighborhood starting from $1,473. The second greatest value San Ardo apartment is the 4BR/2BA - Morro Model at Chorro at SLO starting at $1,577 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Valle Vista 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.
Valencia ApartmentsFuture Floorplan3BR,2BA$1.34
Chorro at SLO4BR/2BA - Morro4BR,2BA$1.50
Bordeaux House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.95
The Elm Tree Estates2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Laguna Terrace ApartmentsTwo/One2BR,1BA$2.21
Dry Creek222BR,2BA$2.42
Coaling Station B2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Walnut Place & Walnut Terrace2 Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.04
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
River Walk TerraceOne Bedroom 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Ardo

What type of rentals are currently available in San Ardo?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in San Ardo, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,030 to $6,310. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Ardo ranging from $900 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Ardo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Ardo ranges from $900 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,207.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Ardo?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Ardo range from $1,300 to $5,035, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,095.

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