Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laguna Lake Neighborhood of San Luis Obispo, CA from $800 (6 Rentals)

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property at 59 Chorro St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

59 Chorro St, Unit Main

59 Chorro St
San Luis ObispoCA93405

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property at 1160 Murray Ave.

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

1160 Murray Ave., Unit #201

1160 Murray Ave.
San Luis ObispoCA93405
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Sheri Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sheri Apartments

721 Johnson AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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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 Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO priced from $875. Harvest Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Laguna Lake apartments for rent in San Luis Obispo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avila Apartments in Downtown SLOAvila StudioStudio,1BA$875
Harvest LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laguna Lake, CA

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laguna Lake area is the $1.56 price per square foot 4 beds / 2 baths Model at Montalban in the in the Valle Vista neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Laguna Lake apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at de Tolosa Ranch Apartments starting at $2,725 with a $3.39 price per square foot in the Laguna Lake 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.
Montalban4 beds / 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.56
de Tolosa Ranch Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.39
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.87
Harvest LoftsPlan A1BR,1BA$5.86

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Laguna Lake, San Luis Obispo, CA

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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 $875.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Laguna Lake Apartment is $1,975 at Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO.

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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