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  8. Building Photo - 3051 Augusta St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500 - $1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $1,600

    3051 Augusta St

    3051 Augusta St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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  9. Building Photo - 392 Santa Maria Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,375
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,375
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,375

    392 Santa Maria Ave Unit A

    392 Santa Maria Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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    555 Westmont

    555 Westmont Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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San Luis Obispo, CA Apartments for Rent

San Luis Obispo is home to the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, founded in 1772, and lies halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles along California's scenic Central Coast. Between the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, this college town features a Mediterranean climate, tree-lined streets, and Victorian-era architecture. Those looking for apartments for rent in San Luis Obispo will find a range of options throughout downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, with average rents around $1,908 for a one-bedroom and $2,513 for a two-bedroom apartment.

Renting in San Luis Obispo offers convenient access to downtown's Thursday night Farmers' Market, local shops, and diverse dining options along Higuera Street. The city's extensive bicycle network and SLO Transit bus service make getting around easy, while U.S. Route 101 provides direct freeway access for commuters. Residents enjoy proximity to hiking trails on Bishop Peak and Cerro San Luis, wine tasting in the nearby Edna Valley, and beaches just minutes away in Pismo Beach. The presence of California Polytechnic State University contributes to a lively atmosphere with cultural events, while the downtown area maintains its small-town character with a mix of historic buildings and apartment options.

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San Luis Obispo High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,678 Students
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San Luis Obispo High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,678 Students
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Pacific Beach High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
62 Students
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Laguna Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
780 Students
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Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
163 Students
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Bishop's Peak Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
358 Students
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Teach Elementary School

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Grades K-5
193 Students
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Sinsheimer Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
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Smith (C. L.) Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
528 Students

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