Cheap Homes for Rent in San Luis Obispo County, CA from $1,200 (28 Rentals)

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247 Broad St

San Luis ObispoCA93405

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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 Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO in the Valle Vista neighborhood priced from $875. Wineman in the Valle Vista neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Luis Obispo County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avila Apartments in Downtown SLOAvila StudioStudio,1BA$875
WinemanThird FloorStudio,1BA$1,250
Casa Del Mar Condominiums1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Alturas Paso Robles Apartment Homes1/1A1BR,1BA$1,665
The Junction0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,975
Bordeaux House Apartments212BR,1BA$1,985
Harvest LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
Paso de Oak1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
Dry Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,150
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150

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

As of March 18, 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 5910 El Camino Real Model at 5910 El Camino Real, Unit 5910 starting at $2,495 with a $2.50 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
5910 El Camino Real, Unit 59105910 El Camino Real2BR,1BA$2.50
ReNew AtascaderoTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$2.93
Alder Creek Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.61
The Oaks at Jornada2bdx2bth Renovated, upstairs, electric2BR,2BA$2.74
Bordeaux House Apartments212BR,1BA$2.34
Dry Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.53
Casa Del Mar Condominiums2bed2bath2BR,2BA$2.35
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.87
Alturas Paso Robles Apartment Homes1/1A1BR,1BA$2.52

Frequently Asked Questions about San Luis Obispo County

What type of rentals are currently available in San Luis Obispo County?

There are currently 495 Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo County, CA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $16,500. There are also 170 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Luis Obispo County ranging from $1,250 to $21,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Luis Obispo County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Luis Obispo County ranges from $1,250 to $21,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,199.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Luis Obispo County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Luis Obispo County range from $3,095 to $5,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,753.

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