Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valle Vista Neighborhood of San Luis Obispo, CA from $900 (37 Rentals)

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

property at 59 Chorro St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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
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College Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Gardens

284 N Chorro StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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University Chorro Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Chorro Commons

263 N ChorroSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Roundhouse Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Roundhouse Place

2220-2224 Emily StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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1249 Palm St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1249 Palm St

1249 Palm StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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421 Dana St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

421 Dana St

421 Dana StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Cheapest Available Valle Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Valle Vista 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 Valle Vista 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
742 Boysen Ave122BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valle Vista, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Valle Vista area is the $2.92 price per square foot 680 Morro St Model at 680 Morro St in the in the Valle Vista neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Valle Vista apartment is the 12 Model at 742 Boysen Ave starting at $2,300 with a $3.29 price per square foot in the Valle Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Valle Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
680 Morro St680 Morro St2BR,1.5BA$2.92
742 Boysen Ave122BR,1BA$3.29
WinemanSecond FloorStudio ,1BA$6.16
The SLO Student Living ApartmentsPrivate Single Room in a 6 Bed, 2 Bath Suite - ...1BR,1BA$6.55

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Valle Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Valle Vista?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Valle Vista is at Wineman listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Valle Vista Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Valle Vista Apartment is $2,200 at Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Valle Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Valle Vista is starting from $2,300 at 742 Boysen Ave.

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