Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shell Beach, CA from $600 (55 Rentals)

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2710 Spyglass Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

2710 Spyglass Dr

2710 Spyglass DrShell Beach, CA 93449
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La Vista
$1,632 - $9,149
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La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Amara Apartments
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$2,024 - $2,244
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Amara Apartments

329 W Carmen LnSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Las Brisas
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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
$2,755 - $3,030
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St Claire

1735 Biscayne StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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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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421 Dana St
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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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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 Harvest Glen neighborhood priced from $1,200. Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO in the Valle Vista neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. 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
Avila Apartments in Downtown SLOAvila One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Park VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,656
Park Avenue Arms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,900
Roundhouse PlaceThe 481 StudioStudio,1BA$2,075
Siena ApartmentsCasita1BR,1BA$2,084
Knollwood Meadows ApartmentsFlora1BR,1BA$2,133
Azure ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,143
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 52BR,1BA$2,150

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

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shell Beach area is the $2.65 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at de Tolosa Ranch Apartments in the in the Laguna Lake neighborhood starting from $3,445. The second greatest value Shell Beach apartment is the 3 BR Townhome (D3) Model at Elements Apartments starting at $3,100 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Old Mill 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.
de Tolosa Ranch Apartments2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.65
Elements Apartments3 BR Townhome (D3)3BR,3BA$2.45
St Claire3x2Ap T2 - 3X23BR,2BA$2.31
Centennial Gardens ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$2.29
Hancock Terrace2x2 Cinema2BR,2BA$2.60
La Plaza Villas2/2 Flat2BR,2BA$2.52
Bordeaux House Apartments222BR,2BA$2.29
Cassia ApartmentsTwo Bed Downstairs2BR,2BA$2.68
Park Avenue Arms Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.56
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 $1,200 at Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO.

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 $2,124 at La 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 $2,250.

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