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Student Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo, CA

242 Rentals
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  20. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,000

    1128 Buchon St

    1128 Buchon St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  24. Building Photo - 1960 Loomis St
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $6,900

    1960 Loomis St

    1960 Loomis St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
  25. Building Photo - 152 Cuesta Dr
    5 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $10,000

    152 Cuesta Dr

    152 Cuesta Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
  26. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,950

    750 Chorro St

    750 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  34. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,950

    1174 Ella St

    1174 Ella St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  35. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,800

    259 Almond St

    259 Almond St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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San Luis Obispo at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,898
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School Rating

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27

Some Transit

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77

Somewhat Bikeable

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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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Getting Around San Luis Obispo

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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

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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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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Laguna Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
780 Students
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Teach Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades 4-6
193 Students
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Bishop's Peak Elementary

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
528 Students
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Pacheco Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
488 Students
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Sinsheimer Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
401 Students

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