1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Shell Beach, CA (38 Rentals)

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Las Brisas
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$2,499 - $2,646
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Las Brisas

983 W Dan Blough DrSanta Maria, CA 93455
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La Vista
$1,817 - $2,151
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$1,668 - $3,823

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La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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424 East Mill Street
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424 East Mill Street

418-424 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Arbor Ridge
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Arbor Ridge

330 E Enos DrSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Las Lomas Village
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Las Lomas Village

9245 Ciruela WayAtascadero, CA 93422
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Gateway Apartments
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Gateway Apartments

101 N BroadwaySanta Maria, CA 93454
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University Chorro Commons
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University Chorro Commons

263 N ChorroSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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2800 Broad St
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2800 Broad St

2800 Broad StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Harvest Lofts
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Harvest Lofts

845 Madonna RdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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421 Dana St
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421 Dana St

421 Dana StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Shell Beach, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Shell Beach and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Shell Beach, CA is found at Las Brisas in the Santa Maria neighborhood and is 809 square feet priced from $2,586. Park Avenue Arms Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Shell Beach:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Las BrisasA2809 Sq Ft$2,586
Park Avenue Arms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath800 Sq Ft$1,900
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments1BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$2,150
Artisan ApartmentsLoft736 Sq Ft$3,425
Azure Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom711 Sq Ft$2,215
Hancock Terrace1x1 Mural710 Sq Ft$1,899
2710 Spyglass DrN675 Sq Ft$2,200
Cassia ApartmentsOne Bed A670 Sq Ft$1,946
Amara Apartments1x1 US655 Sq Ft$1,951
Elements Apartments1 Bedroom619 Sq Ft$2,300

Cheapest Available Shell Beach and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 14, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Shell Beach, CA is the Plan 6 Model starting from $1,250 at Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ in the Santa Maria neighborhood. The second most affordable Shell Beach 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Deco Model at Hancock Terrace starting at $1,749 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Shell Beach is currently $2,294. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Shell Beach:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 6$1,250
Hancock Terrace1x1 Deco$1,749
Park Vista1 Bed 1 Bath$1,800
La Vista1 BED 1 BATH$1,834
Cassia ApartmentsOne Bed B$1,852
Park Avenue Arms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,900
Amara Apartments1x1 US$1,951
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments1BR/1.0BA$2,150
2710 Spyglass DrN$2,200
Azure Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,215

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Shell Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Shell Beach with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Shell Beach is at Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ listed at $1,250.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Shell Beach Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Shell Beach is $2,294.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Shell Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Shell Beach is a 809 square feet unit starting from $2,586 at Las Brisas.

What is the average size for Shell Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Shell Beach is currently 700 sq ft.

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