Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo County, CA from $900 (40 Rentals)

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$1,750 - $3,900

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1243 Bond St

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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Villa Azul
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Azul

271-291 S Halcyon RdArroyo Grande, CA 93420
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Villa Paseo Palms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Paseo Palms

2818 Ramada DrPaso Robles, CA 93446
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Fairview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Apartments

1630 Fairview StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Serenity Hills
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Serenity Hills

112 Brewer StTempleton, CA 93465
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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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River Walk Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Walk Terrace

120 Niblick RdPaso Robles, CA 93446
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Aspen Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Way

296 Aspen StArroyo Grande, CA 93420
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El Dorado Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Apartments

555 Westmont AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Cheapest Available San Luis Obispo County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Luis Obispo County, CA is a Studio unit found at Wineman in the Valle Vista neighborhood priced from $1,250. Villa Paseo Palms in the The Summit neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,396. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Luis Obispo County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WinemanThird FloorStudio,1BA$1,250
Villa Paseo PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$1,396
Casa Del Mar Condominiums1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Avila Apartments in Downtown SLOAvila StudioStudio,1BA$1,975
Alturas Paso Robles Apartment Homes1/1A1BR,1BA$1,995
Bordeaux House Apartments222BR,2BA$2,035
Harvest LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
Paso de Oak1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo County, CA

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Luis Obispo County area is the $2.50 price per square foot 896 Front St Model at 896 Front St, Unit B in the in the Arroyo Grande Nipomo neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value San Luis Obispo County apartment is the 5557 Tunitas Ave Model at 5557 Tunitas Ave, Unit Unit A starting at $2,100 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Luis Obispo County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
896 Front St, Unit B896 Front St2BR,2.5BA$2.50
5557 Tunitas Ave, Unit Unit A5557 Tunitas Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
5910 El Camino Real, Unit 59105910 El Camino Real2BR,1BA$2.50
Mustang I Townhome2x2 Flat2BR,2BA$2.12
The Oaks at Jornada2bdx2bth Normal, downstairs, electric2BR,2BA$2.74
Bordeaux House Apartments212BR,1BA$2.44
Dry Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.53
Casa Del Mar Condominiums2bed2bath2BR,2BA$2.35
Blue OakThe Cabernet1BR,1BA$2.72
Arrive Paso RoblesThe Isabella1BR,1BA$2.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Luis Obispo County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Luis Obispo County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Luis Obispo County is at Wineman listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Luis Obispo County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Luis Obispo County Apartment is $1,450 at Casa Del Mar Condominiums.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Luis Obispo County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Luis Obispo County is starting from $1,729 at Villa Paseo Palms.

What is the most affordable San Luis Obispo County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Luis Obispo County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arrive Paso Robles and starts from $3,085.

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