Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valle Vista Neighborhood of San Luis Obispo, CA from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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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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Roundhouse Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Roundhouse Place

2220-2224 Emily StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Valle Vista, San Luis Obispo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Valle Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Valle Vista area of San Luis Obispo, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO priced from $1,975. The Junction has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Valle Vista apartments for rent in San Luis Obispo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLOAvila Studio1BR,1BA$1,975
The Junction0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,100
Artisan ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,157
421 Dana St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,400
Roundhouse PlaceThe Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valle Vista, CA

As of October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Valle Vista area is the $2.71 price per square foot The Two Bedroom Model at Roundhouse Place in the in the 3592 Broad neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Valle Vista apartment is the 4BR/2BA - Morro Model at Chorro at SLO starting at $1,350 with a $1.29 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.
Roundhouse PlaceThe Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.71
Chorro at SLO4BR/2BA - Morro4BR,2BA$1.29
1271 Murray Ave, Unit #C1271 Murray Ave2BR,1BA$2.78
Artisan ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.30
The Junction0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$5.25
Palomar at SLOStudio - RosaStudio ,1BA$6.95
The SLO Student Living ApartmentsPrivate Room Next to Cal Poly1BR,1BA$6.55

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Valle Vista, San Luis Obispo, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Valle Vista Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Valle Vista Apartment is $1,975 at Avila Senior Living at 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 $2,400 at 421 Dana St.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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 to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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