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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo, CA

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  8. Building Photo - 815 Mirada Dr
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700

    815 Mirada Dr

    815 Mirada Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
  16. Building Photo - Harvest Lofts
    STUDIO
    $2,050+
    1 BED
    $2,455+

    Harvest Lofts

    845 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
  17. Building Photo - Roundhouse Place
    STUDIO
    $2,073+
    2 BEDS
    $2,995+

    Roundhouse Place

    2220-2224 Emily St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  18. Building Photo - Connect SLO
    STUDIO
    $2,095+
    1 BED
    $2,595+

    Connect SLO

    3110 Duncan Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  19. Building Photo - The Junction
    STUDIO
    $2,100+
    1 BED
    $2,650+

    The Junction

    2120 Santa Barbara Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  29. Building Photo - 421 Dana St
    2 BEDS
    $2,400

    421 Dana St

    421 Dana St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  30. Building Photo - 579 Buchon
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,450

    579 Buchon

    579 Buchon, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  33. Building Photo - 1561 Royal Way
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,500

    1561 Royal Way

    1561 Royal Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
  35. Building Photo - 740 Rougeot Pl
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,600

    740 Rougeot Pl

    740 Rougeot Pl, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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San Luis Obispo at a Glance

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$1,927
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Some Transit

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77

Somewhat Bikeable

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San Luis Obispo, CA Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in San Luis Obispo, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in San Luis Obispo.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 61 cheap apartments available in San Luis Obispo Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Getting Around San Luis Obispo

Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
77

Very Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
27

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

Public University
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San Luis Obispo High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,644 Students
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Laguna Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
789 Students
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Teach Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades 4-6
167 Students
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Pacheco Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
482 Students
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Smith (C. L.) Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
465 Students
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Sinsheimer Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
371 Students
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Los Ranchos Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
450 Students

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