
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo County, CA from $700 (17 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Luis Obispo County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Luis Obispo County Studio Apartments | $2,460 | $1,030 | $2,950 |
San Luis Obispo County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $1,049 | $5,970 |
San Luis Obispo County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,763 | $1,237 | $6,310 |
San Luis Obispo County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,729 | $2,895 | $5,035 |
San Luis Obispo County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,874 | $4,874 | $4,874 |
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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 California Grand Manor Senior Apartments in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood priced from $1,030. The SLO Student Living Apartments in the Valle Vista neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Luis Obispo County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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California Grand Manor Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
The SLO Student Living Apartments | Large Private Room in 2 Bed Suite Next to Cal P... | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Bordeaux House Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,852 |
Laguna Terrace Apartments | Two/One | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO | Avila Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo County, CA
As of August 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Luis Obispo County area is the $2.53 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Emerald Ridge Apartments in the in the Morro Bay Cayucos Cambria neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value San Luis Obispo County apartment is the The Chardonnay Model at Blue Oak starting at $2,836 with a $2.50 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for San Luis Obispo County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Emerald Ridge Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.53 |
Blue Oak | The Chardonnay | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
Valencia Apartments | Future Floorplan | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Chorro at SLO | 4BR/2BA - Morro | 4BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Bordeaux House Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
The Oaks at Jornada | 2bdx2bth Renovated, upstairs, electric | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
Laguna Terrace Apartments | Two/One | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Dry Creek | 22 | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
407 Crocker St, Unit #D | 407 Crocker St | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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 California Grand Manor Senior Apartments listed at $1,030.
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 $1,049 at The SLO Student Living Apartments.
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 $1,852 at Bordeaux House Apartments.
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 ReNew Atascadero and starts from $3,195.
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