Cheap Apartments for Rent near San Simeon, CA from $989 (50 Rentals)

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La Vista
$1,543 - $3,536

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Base Rent$1,543 - $3,536
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La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Casa Nueva
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Nueva

241 E Glenn AveCoalinga, CA 93210
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River Walk Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Walk Terrace

120 Niblick RdPaso Robles, CA 93446
Senior Living
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University Chorro Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Chorro Commons

263 N ChorroSan 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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Harvest Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvest Lofts

845 Madonna RdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Las Lomas Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Lomas Village

9245 Ciruela WayAtascadero, CA 93422
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Reserve at Vinedo
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Vinedo

1573 Parkview LnPaso Robles, CA 93446
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742 Boysen Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

742 Boysen Ave

742 Boysen AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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421 Dana St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

421 Dana St

421 Dana StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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2800 Broad St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2800 Broad St

2800 Broad StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Vintage at SLO
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage at SLO

3554 Ranch House RdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Student Housing
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San Simeon, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Simeon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Simeon, CA is a Studio unit found at Villa del Sol Senior Apartments in the Santa Maria neighborhood priced from $1,350. La Vista in the Santa Maria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,543. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Simeon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa del Sol Senior Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,350
La VistaStudioStudio, 1BA$1,543
Villa Paseo PalmsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,556
Laguna Terrace ApartmentsTwo/One2BR, 1BA$1,950
Alturas Paso Robles Apartment Homes1/1A1BR, 1BA$1,995
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2,050
Paso de Oak1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2,100
Dry Creek Apartments2x12BR, 1BA$2,125
2710 Spyglass DrC1BR, 1BA$2,200
La Plaza Villas3/1 Flat3BR, 1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Simeon, CA and Nearby

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Simeon area is the $2.40 price per square foot The Malbec Model at Blue Oak in the Paso Robles neighborhood starting from $3,480. The second greatest value San Simeon apartment is the 4BR/2BA - Foothill Model at Palomar at SLO in the San Luis Obispo neighborhood starting at $1,695 with a $1.47 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Simeon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blue OakThe Malbec3BR, 3BA$2.40
Palomar at SLO4BR/2BA - Foothill4BR, 2BA$1.47
La Plaza Villas3/2 Flat3BR, 2BA$2.47
Chorro at SLO4BR/2BA - Morro4BR, 2BA$1.58
Emerald Ridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.68
Mustang I Townhome2x2 TH Upgraded2BR, 2BA$1.26
Laguna Terrace ApartmentsTwo/One2BR, 1BA$2.27
Dry Creek Apartments2x12BR, 1BA$2.50
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.82
Villa Paseo PalmsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Simeon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Simeon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Simeon is at Villa del Sol Senior Apartments listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Simeon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Simeon Apartment is $1,550 at Villa del Sol Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Simeon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Simeon is starting from $1,681 at Villa Paseo Palms.

What is the most affordable San Simeon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Simeon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Plaza Villas and starts from $2,295.

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