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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 California Grand Manor Senior Apartments in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood priced from $1,030. Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ in the Harvest Glen 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
California Grand Manor Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 9Studio,1BA$1,350
Sierra Sands3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,365
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,564
Amara Apartments1x1 US1BR,1BA$1,747

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

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shell Beach area is the $2.25 price per square foot 3x2 Mahogany Finish Model at St Claire in the in the Harvest Glen neighborhood starting from $2,830. The second greatest value Shell Beach apartment is the Future Floorplan Model at Valencia Apartments starting at $1,473 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Valle Vista 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 Mahogany Finish3BR,2BA$2.25
Valencia ApartmentsFuture Floorplan3BR,2BA$1.34
Sierra Sands3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Chorro at SLO4BR/2BA - Morro4BR,2BA$1.29
La Plaza Villas2/22BR,2BA$2.52
Bordeaux House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.95
Park Avenue Arms Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.33
The Oaks at Jornada2bdx2bth Renovated, upstairs, electric2BR,2BA$2.54
Amara Apartments2x1 DS2BR,1BA$2.74
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shell Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Shell Beach?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Shell Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $6,310. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shell Beach ranging from $1,350 to $6,900.

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 $1,350 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,911.

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