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La Vista
$1,535 - $1,597

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Base Rent$1,572 - $5,637
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La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Gateway Apartments

101 N BroadwaySanta Maria, CA 93454
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Roundhouse Place
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Roundhouse Place

2220-2224 Emily StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Harvest Lofts
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Harvest Lofts

845 Madonna RdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Vintage at SLO
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Vintage at SLO

3554 Ranch House RdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Shell Beach, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Shell Beach and Nearby Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Shell Beach, CA is found at Artisan Apartments in the San Luis Obispo neighborhood and is 483 square feet priced from $2,740. The Junction (2120 Santa Barbara Ave) has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 468 square feet and currently listed start at $2,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Shell Beach:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Artisan ApartmentsStudio483 Sq Ft$2,740
The Junction (2120 Santa Barbara Ave)Sawtooth468 Sq Ft$2,450
Elements ApartmentsStudio462 Sq Ft$1,795
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+Studio426 Sq Ft$1,200
Villa del Sol Senior Apartments0BR/1.0BA418 Sq Ft$1,350

Cheapest Available Shell Beach and Nearby Studio Apartments

As of September 12, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Shell Beach, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,200 at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ in the Santa Maria neighborhood. The second most affordable Shell Beach Studio is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Villa del Sol Senior Apartments starting at $1,350 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Shell Beach is currently $2,057. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Shell Beach:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+Studio$1,200
Villa del Sol Senior Apartments0BR/1.0BA$1,350
Park VistaStudio$1,400
La VistaStudio$1,572
Elements ApartmentsStudio$1,795

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Shell Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Shell Beach with Studio?

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

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Shell Beach is $2,057.

What is the largest available Studio Shell Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Shell Beach is a 483 square feet unit starting from $2,740 at Artisan Apartments.

What is the average size for Shell Beach Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Shell Beach is currently 432 sq ft.

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