Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shell Beach, CA from $1,030 (56 Rentals)

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La Vista
$1,572 - $5,637

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Base Rent$1,572 - $5,637
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Las Brisas
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$2,499 - $3,540

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Base Rent$2,499 - $3,540
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Las Brisas

983 W Dan Blough DrSanta Maria, CA 93455
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St Claire
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$2,779 - $3,026

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

St Claire

1735 Biscayne StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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ReNew Atascadero
$2,875 - $3,395

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Base Rent$2,875 - $3,395
Total Monthly Price$2,875 - $3,395
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ReNew Atascadero

9170 Seville LnAtascadero, CA 93422
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424 East Mill Street
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

424 East Mill Street

418-424 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Arbor Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Ridge

330 E Enos DrSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Gateway Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

101 N BroadwaySanta Maria, CA 93454
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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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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
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Shell Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shell Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shell Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ in the Santa Maria neighborhood priced from $1,200. Villa del Sol Senior Apartments in the Santa Maria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shell Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Villa del Sol Senior Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Park VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,572
Elements ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Cassia ApartmentsOne Bed B1BR,1BA$1,796
Hancock Terrace0x1 SpeakStudio,1BA$1,799
Azure ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,894
Amara Apartments1x1 US1BR,1BA$1,995
Siena ApartmentsCasita1BR,1BA$2,028

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shell Beach, CA and Nearby

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shell Beach area is the $2.93 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at Twin Creeks in the in the San Luis Obispo neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Shell Beach apartment is the 3x2Ap T2 - 3X2 Model at St Claire starting at $2,839 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Santa Maria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shell Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Twin Creeks3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.93
St Claire3x2Ap T2 - 3X23BR,2BA$2.26
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.61
Palomar at SLO4BR/2BA - Foothill4BR,2BA$1.47
Centennial Gardens ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$2.28
La Plaza Villas3/2 Flat3BR,2BA$2.47
Chorro at SLO4BR/2BA - Morro4BR,2BA$1.58
ReNew AtascaderoTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$2.98
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.82
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio ,1BA$2.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shell Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shell Beach?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shell Beach is at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shell Beach Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shell Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shell Beach is starting from $2,200 at Park Vista.

What is the most affordable Shell Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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