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Apartments Under $1,200 in San Luis Obispo, CA

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$579 - 999
The Slo Student Living Apartments
1050 E Foothill Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$850 - 1,100
1124 Nipomo St
San Luis Obispo, CA
Studio | Available Now
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All Apartments in San Luis Obispo, CA

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$3,675 - 4,350
Mission Orchard
626 Broad St San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jul. 4, 2026
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$1,995
263 N. Chorro
San Luis Obispo, CA
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$2,750 - 3,900
Santa Barbara, 1763
1763 Santa Barbara Ave San Luis Obispo, CA
2 - 3 BR | Jul. 4, 2026
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$1,700 - 2,400
Foothill Gardens Apartments - 1301 - 1317 E. Foothill Blvd.
1301-1317 E Foothill Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$4,150
3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Home Available July
2132 Price St San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
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$2,200
Apartments Close To Cal Poly Slo
1290 Murray Ave San Luis Obispo, CA
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$1,850
Chorro, 66
66 Chorro St San Luis Obispo, CA
1 BR | Jul. 8, 2026
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$1,800
Stenner, 176
176 Stenner St San Luis Obispo, CA
Studio | Jul. 7, 2026
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$2,300 - 3,300
1622 Palm St
San Luis Obispo, CA
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$1,975 - 2,400
Sierra Vista Apartments - 500 And 510 E. Foothill Blvd.
500 E Foothill Blvd. 510 E Foothill Blvd. San Luis Obispo, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,300
Buchon, 530-538
530-538 Buchon St San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Aug. 14, 2026
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$6,000
Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom Home In San Luis Obispo!
3286 Lavender Ln San Luis Obispo, CA
4 BR | Jul. 14, 2026
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$2,195
Connect Slo
3110 Duncan Rd San Luis Obispo, CA
Studio | Apr. 23, 2026
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$7,950
5 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House - Available July 2026 - May 2027
1367 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA
5 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$3,200
Beautiful 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Home In San Luis Obispo!
2220 Exposition Dr #99 San Luis Obispo, CA
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$3,045
Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit
524 Dana St San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$5,000
3 Bedroom 2 Bath - Available July 2026 - May 2027
522 Dana St San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$1,900
High, 730A
730 High St San Luis Obispo, CA
Studio | Jul. 8, 2026
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$4,000
3260 Rockview Pl
San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$3,250
607 Grand Apartments
607 Grand Ave San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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$2,500
The Junction
2120 Santa Barbara Ave San Luis Obispo, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,725
De Tolosa Ranch Apartments
1704 Tonini Dr San Luis Obispo, CA
1 BR | Apr. 1, 2026
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$2,000
0175 1807 Abbott
1807 Abbott St San Luis Obispo, CA
1 BR | Jun. 9, 2026
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$3,200
0020 190 California Blv
190 California Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jun. 29, 2026
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$1,900 - 2,250
Beautiful Apartment Community In Downtown San Luis Obisp
550 Higurera St San Luis Obispo, CA
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$2,600
2043 Cypress
2043 Cypress St San Luis Obispo, CA
1 BR | May. 10, 2026
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$2,775 - 3,150
791 Orcutt Rd #110
San Luis Obispo, CA
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$2,800
0132 183 Stenner Street
183 Stenner St San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jul. 20, 2026
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$2,400
0044 885-897 Leff Street
885-897 Leff St San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Aug. 7, 2026
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$2,800
1418 & 1420 Carmel Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jul. 16, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $1,200 are available in San Luis Obispo, CA on Rentable.co?

There are 2 apartments under $1,200 in San Luis Obispo currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $1,200 are available in San Luis Obispo?

Rentable.co has 10 studio apartments under $1,200 available for rent in San Luis Obispo.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in San Luis Obispo?

Rentable.co has 62 one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in San Luis Obispo.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in San Luis Obispo?

Rentable.co has 40 two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in San Luis Obispo.

Can I afford a apartment under $1,200 in San Luis Obispo, CA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $1,200 in San Luis Obispo based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $34,000.

Apartments Under $1,200 in San Luis Obispo, CA: March Rental Information

Welcome to the March 2026 San Luis Obispo Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 2026 key findings and figures for the San Luis Obispo rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,200 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas. This summary also provides an insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,200 in San Luis Obispo.
0 2 5 7 10 <$800 $860 $980 $1,100 $1,220 $1,340 $1,460 $1,580 $1,700 $1,820 $1,940 $2,060 $2,180 $2,300 $2,420 $2,540 $2,660
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo stands at $2,150, with the majority falling between $800 and $2,780. Out of the 505 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in San Luis Obispo, 19 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 4% of the total available one-bedroom units in San Luis Obispo.

Available Apartments Under $1,200: San Luis Obispo vs. Surrounding Areas

As of March 2026, there are a total of 6 apartments priced under $1,200 available in the San Luis Obispo, CA metro area. This includes the cities of Arroyo Grande, Morro Bay, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Cayucos, Creston, Los Osos, Templeton, and Shell Beach. Renters seeking affordable options in this region will find a range of choices to suit their needs and budget. Whether you're looking for a cozy studio or a spacious one-bedroom, there are numerous options available to explore. Rentable's apartment search platform makes it easy to discover and compare apartments in San Luis Obispo, CA and its surrounding cities.

Apartments Under $1,200 Now vs. Last Month: San Luis Obispo and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $1,200 in March M/M % Change
San Luis Obispo, CA 2 +1.07%
Morro Bay, CA 1 -1.0%
Templeton, CA 0 +1.0%
Shell Beach, CA 0 +1.67%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in San Luis Obispo?

Available apartments under $1,200 115
Top amenities On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Smoke Free Community, Garage Attached
Pet friendly 1
Utilities included 3
Studio 4
1 Bedroom 9
2 Bedroom 2
Square footage 23 - 1,998
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