Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laguna Lake Neighborhood of San Luis Obispo, CA from $900 (32 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Laguna Lake area of San Luis Obispo.

property at 59 Chorro St

$1,700

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$1,700

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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59 Chorro St, Unit Main, Unit Main

59 Chorro St
San Luis ObispoCA93405

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property at 1613-1613 Garden St

$2,250 - $2,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

1613-1613 Garden St

San Luis ObispoCA93401

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property at 680 Chorro St

$1,250 - $2,600

2 Bedroom Rentals

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680 Chorro St

San Luis ObispoCA93401
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Sheri Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sheri Apartments

721 Johnson AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Utilities Included

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Harvest Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvest Lofts

845 Madonna RdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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421 Dana St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

421 Dana St

421 Dana StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
property at 85 Stenner St

$3,000 - $3,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

85 Stenner St

San Luis ObispoCA93405

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Laguna Lake, San Luis Obispo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Laguna Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Laguna Lake area of San Luis Obispo, CA is a Studio unit found at Wineman priced from $1,250. Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Laguna Lake apartments for rent in San Luis Obispo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WinemanThird FloorStudio,1BA$1,250
Avila Apartments in Downtown SLOAvila StudioStudio,1BA$1,975
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,200
de Tolosa Ranch Apartments2BR/2.5BA2BR,2BA$3,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laguna Lake, CA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laguna Lake area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at de Tolosa Ranch Apartments in the in the Laguna Lake neighborhood starting from $3,425. The second greatest value Laguna Lake apartment is the 680 Morro St Model at 680 Morro St starting at $3,500 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Valle Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Laguna Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
de Tolosa Ranch Apartments2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.63
680 Morro St680 Morro St2BR,1.5BA$2.92
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.93

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Laguna Lake, San Luis Obispo, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Laguna Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Laguna Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Laguna Lake is at Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO listed at $1,975.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Laguna Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Laguna Lake Apartment is $2,200 at Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Laguna Lake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Laguna Lake is starting from $2,400 at Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments.

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