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San Luis Obispo County, CA Local Guide
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo County Studio Apartments | $2,503 | $1,250 | $2,950 |
| San Luis Obispo County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,693 | $1,049 | $5,970 |
| San Luis Obispo County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $1,808 | $6,310 |
| San Luis Obispo County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,877 | $3,400 | $4,205 |
| San Luis Obispo County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,660 | $1,905 |
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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 Connect SLO in the 3592 Broad neighborhood priced from $1,795. Apartments close to Cal Poly SLO in the Valle Vista neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Luis Obispo County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect SLO | The Affordable Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Apartments close to Cal Poly SLO | Available July 2025 - June 2026 | 1 BD / 1 BA C... | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Dry Creek | 21 | 2BR,1BA | $1,964 |
| Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO | Avila Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Roundhouse Place | The 438 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo County, CA
As of July 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Luis Obispo County area is the $2.65 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at ReNew Atascadero in the in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value San Luis Obispo County apartment is the 2 Bedroom with Laundry Model at Villa Del Rio starting at $2,550 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the The Summit neighborhood. 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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| ReNew Atascadero | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.65 |
| Villa Del Rio | 2 Bedroom with Laundry | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Bordeaux House Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
| 5455 Bolsa Rd, Unit Country Cottage | 5455 Bolsa Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| The Oaks at Jornada | 2bdx2bth, downstairs Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| Dry Creek | 21 | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Ramona Gardens | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Blue Oak | The Cabernet | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Apartments close to Cal Poly SLO | Available July 2025 - June 2026 | 1 BD / 1 BA C... | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Wineman | Pent House | Studio ,2BA | $2.93 |
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 Connect SLO listed at $1,795.
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 $1,950 at Apartments close to Cal Poly SLO.
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 $1,964 at Dry Creek.
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 $3,350.
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