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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

Cheapest Available Shell Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shell Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sierra Sands in the Harvest Glen neighborhood priced from $981. Centennial Gardens Apartments in the Harvest Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,136. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shell Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Sands1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$981
Centennial Gardens ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$1,136
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,483
Elements ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Amara Apartments1x1 US1BR,1BA$1,809

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

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shell Beach area is the $2.51 price per square foot Sundrop Model at Centennial Gardens Apartments in the in the Harvest Glen neighborhood starting from $3,513. The second greatest value Shell Beach apartment is the 3x2 Mahogany Finish Model at St Claire starting at $3,050 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Harvest Glen 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.
Centennial Gardens ApartmentsSundrop4BR,2BA$2.51
St Claire3x2 Mahogany Finish3BR,2BA$2.43
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.61
Sierra Sands3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.12
ReNew AtascaderoTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$2.58
La Plaza Villas2/2 Flat2BR,2BA$2.34
Bordeaux House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.32
Park Avenue Arms Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.33
Ramona Gardens2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.78
Amara Apartments1x1 DS1BR,1BA$2.77

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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 La Vista listed at $1,483.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shell Beach Apartment is $981 at Sierra Sands.

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 $1,136 at Centennial Gardens Apartments.

What is the most affordable Shell Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shell Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sierra Sands and starts from $2,283.

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