3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Shell Beach, CA (31 Rentals)

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Las Brisas
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$3,626 - $3,690
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$2,429 - $3,690

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Las Brisas

983 W Dan Blough DrSanta Maria, CA 93455
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St Claire
$2,884 - $3,020
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$2,745 - $3,020

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St Claire

1735 Biscayne StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Las Lomas Village
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Las Lomas Village

9245 Ciruela WayAtascadero, CA 93422
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Arbor Ridge
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Arbor Ridge

330 E Enos DrSanta Maria, CA 93454
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3260 Rockview Pl
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3260 Rockview Pl

3260 Rockview PlSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Roundhouse Place
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Roundhouse Place

2220-2224 Emily StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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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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Shell Beach, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Shell Beach and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Shell Beach, CA is found at Refugio in the Harvest Glen neighborhood and is 1,592 square feet priced from $3,600. La Plaza Villas in the Arroyo Grande Nipomo neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,361 square feet and currently listed start at $2,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Shell Beach:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
RefugioMontecito1,592 Sq Ft$3,600
La Plaza Villas3/2 Townhouse1,361 Sq Ft$2,795
Las Brisas31,295 Sq Ft$3,626
St Claire3x2Ap T2 - 3X21,257 Sq Ft$2,900
Centennial Gardens ApartmentsPrimrose1,242 Sq Ft$2,785
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments3BR/2.0BA1,225 Sq Ft$3,200
Azure Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom1,211 Sq Ft$3,279

Cheapest Available Shell Beach and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 19, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Shell Beach, CA is the 3/1 Flat Model starting from $2,250 at La Plaza Villas in the Arroyo Grande Nipomo neighborhood. The second most affordable Shell Beach 3 Bedroom is the Primrose Model at Centennial Gardens Apartments starting at $2,785 in the Harvest Glen neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Shell Beach is currently $3,212. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Shell Beach:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
La Plaza Villas3/1 Flat$2,250
Centennial Gardens ApartmentsPrimrose$2,785
St Claire3x2Ap T2 - 3X2$2,890
Azure Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$2,898
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments3BR/2.0BA$3,200
RefugioMonterey$3,250
Las Brisas3$3,626

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Shell Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Shell Beach with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Shell Beach is at La Plaza Villas listed at $2,250.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Shell Beach Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Shell Beach is $3,212.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Shell Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Shell Beach is a 1,592 square feet unit starting from $3,600 at Refugio.

What is the average size for Shell Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Shell Beach is currently 1,473 sq ft.

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