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Student Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo, CA

165 Rentals
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  8. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800

    1271 Murray Ave Unit #B

    1271 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    (805) 439-8637
  10. Building Photo - Mustang I Townhome
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $2,070+
    2 BEDS
    $1,150+
    3 BEDS
    $1,350+
    4 BEDS
    $1,490+

    Mustang I Townhome

    1 Mustang Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
  11. Exceptional Value
    3 BEDS
    $1,295+
    4 BEDS
    $1,000+

    Valencia Apartments

    555 Ramona Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
  17. Building Photo - 525 Kentucky St
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,000

    525 Kentucky St

    525 Kentucky St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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  18. Building Photo - 680 Morro St
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    680 Morro St Unit B

    680 Morro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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  19. 5 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $6,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,200

    399 Jaycee Dr

    399 Jaycee Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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  20. 5 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $5,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,500

    550 Highland Dr

    550 Highland Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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  21. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    1534 Monterey St

    1534 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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  22. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,200

    686 Foothill Blvd

    686 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
  29. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,900

    35 Stenner St

    35 Stenner St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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San Luis Obispo at a Glance

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San Luis Obispo, CA Student Apartments for Rent

Student housing apartments in San Luis Obispo,CA give you the freedom and flexibility you need when you're searching for off-campus rentals. There's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment, like pricing. Some student housing offers by-the-bed pricing, which allows you to rent the bedroom but share a common area, kitchen, and living room with other students. In other apartment communities, you get a standard apartment, but the community caters to students with features like dedicated study areas or a shuttle bus to campus.

One benefit of choosing off-campus student housing is having fewer rules to follow than in dorms or other types of on-campus housing. However, that freedom comes with much more responsibility. For example, students in off-campus apartments will have to pay monthly rent and utilities. The apartment community might require renters' insurance, and you might have to pay a security deposit and application fee. When renting a student apartment off-campus, you'll have to undergo a credit and background check. And while off-campus housing is sometimes less expensive, you still might need to find a roommate or two to share expenses.

While there's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA, it's a big step toward adulthood. When selecting your off-campus apartment, look at the available services and amenities to make sure they fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Renting in San Luis Obispo

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Education

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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
GreatSchools Rating
Laguna Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
780 Students
GreatSchools Rating
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
GreatSchools Rating
Teach Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
193 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Sinsheimer Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
528 Students

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