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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 2 Beds unit found at Sierra Sands in the Harvest Glen neighborhood priced from $1,179. California Grand Manor Senior Apartments in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shell Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Sands2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,179
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,336
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,358
Amara Apartments1x1 US1BR,1BA$1,639

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

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shell Beach area is the $2.28 price per square foot 3X2 Pine Finish Model at St Claire in the in the Harvest Glen neighborhood starting from $2,872. The second greatest value Shell Beach apartment is the 3/1 Flat Model at La Plaza Villas starting at $2,495 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Arroyo Grande Nipomo 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.
St Claire3X2 Pine Finish3BR,2BA$2.28
La Plaza Villas3/1 Flat3BR,1BA$2.62
Bordeaux House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.13
The Oaks at Jornada2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.54
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.94
Sierra Sands1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.31
Hancock Terrace ApartmentsMural1BR,1BA$2.81
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
WinemanPent HouseStudio ,2BA$2.93
Amara Apartments1x1 DS1BR,1BA$2.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shell Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Shell Beach?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Shell Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,179 to $6,310. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shell Beach ranging from $2,000 to $8,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shell Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shell Beach ranges from $2,000 to $8,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,137.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shell Beach?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shell Beach range from $1,365 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,750 to $5,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,660.

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