3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Shell Beach, CA (32 Rentals)

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240 Sandercock St

1122 Farroll Ave

1519 Brighton Ave

370 Vista Dr
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3861 Hayfield Loop

3591 Sacramento Dr

1245 Newport Ave

3940 Poinsettia St

136 Allen St

1103 Seaward St

327 McCarthy Ave

1778 Vicente Dr

1857 Vicente Dr
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2825 Cathedral Ln

911 Bay Leaf Dr

251 Laurel St

1382 Pismo St

1212 Carmel St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shell Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shell Beach Studio Apartments | $2,337 | $950 | $2,996 |
Shell Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $1,550 | $3,720 |
Shell Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,964 | $1,883 | $6,310 |
Shell Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,953 | $1,365 | $3,800 |
Shell Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,660 | $1,905 |
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Largest Available Shell Beach and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Shell Beach, CA is found at Parke Orcutt Apartments in the Harvest Glen neighborhood and is 1,380 square feet priced from $3,425. ReNew Atascadero in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,280 square feet and currently listed start at $3,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Shell Beach:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Parke Orcutt Apartments | 3 Bedroom TownHome | 1,380 Sq Ft | $3,425 |
ReNew Atascadero | Three Bedroom Townhome | 1,280 Sq Ft | $3,395 |
Elements Apartments | (D4)+Garage | 1,263 Sq Ft | $3,100 |
St Claire | 3x2 Mahogany Finish | 1,257 Sq Ft | $2,883 |
Refugio | Monterey | 1,247 Sq Ft | $3,000 |
Sierra Sands | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 1,078 Sq Ft | $1,365 |
La Plaza Villas | 3/1 Flat | 952 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
Cheapest Available Shell Beach and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 28, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Shell Beach, CA is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model starting from $1,365 at Sierra Sands in the Harvest Glen neighborhood. The second most affordable Shell Beach 3 Bedroom is the 3/1 Flat Model at La Plaza Villas starting at $2,395 in the Arroyo Grande Nipomo neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Shell Beach is currently $2,953. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Shell Beach:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Sierra Sands | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | $1,365 |
La Plaza Villas | 3/1 Flat | $2,395 |
St Claire | 3X2 Pine Finish | $2,883 |
Elements Apartments | 3BR Townhome (D1) + Garage | $2,950 |
Refugio | Monterey | $3,000 |
Parke Orcutt Apartments | 3 Bedroom Flat | $3,195 |
ReNew Atascadero | Three Bedroom Townhome | $3,395 |
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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 Sierra Sands listed at $1,365.
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 $2,953.
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 1,380 square feet unit starting from $3,425 at Parke Orcutt Apartments.
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 1,622 sq ft.
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