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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
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All Apartments in San Luis Obispo, CA

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$3,800 - 4,450
Mission Orchard
626 Broad St San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jul. 4, 2026
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$2,163
263 N. Chorro
San Luis Obispo, CA
1 BR | Jul. 1, 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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$1,800
Pismo, 977-979
977-979 Pismo St San Luis Obispo, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,925 - 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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$1,800
Stenner, 176
176 Stenner St San Luis Obispo, CA
Studio | Jul. 7, 2026
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$1,860
1127 Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, CA
Studio | Jul. 1, 2026
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$3,100
Branch, 367-369
367-369 Branch St San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Aug. 11, 2026
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$1,500
Kentucky, 480
480 Kentucky St San Luis Obispo, CA
Studio | Feb. 16, 2026
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$3,950
Deposit Pending 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome Near Cal Poly!
570 Peach St #35 San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
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$2,195 - 2,695
Connect Slo
3110 Duncan Rd San Luis Obispo, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Feb. 17, 2026
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$4,000
3260 Rockview Pl
San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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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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$3,400
607 Grand Apartments
607 Grand Ave San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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$2,095 - 2,275
De Tolosa Ranch Apartments
1704 Tonini Dr San Luis Obispo, CA
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$2,775 - 3,075
791 Orcutt Rd #110
San Luis Obispo, CA
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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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$2,000
0175 1807 Abbott
1807 Abbott St San Luis Obispo, CA
1 BR | Jun. 9, 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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$2,300 - 2,900
The Junction
2120 Santa Barbara Ave San Luis Obispo, CA
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$2,400
0044 885-897 Leff Street
885-897 Leff St San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jun. 15, 2026
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$1,800 - 2,400
0153 1196 Foothill Blvd.
1196 Foothill Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA
1 - 2 BR | Jul. 8, 2026
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$2,800
2935 Augusta #1 8
San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | May. 1, 2026
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$6,000
0350 1814 Osos St.
1814 Osos St San Luis Obispo, CA
4 BR | Jul. 14, 2026
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$2,100
0139 614 Grand Ave.
614 Grand Ave San Luis Obispo, CA
1 BR | May. 11, 2026
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$2,800
1418 & 1420 Carmel Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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$2,700
0077 677 Morro Street
677 Morro St San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jun. 26, 2026
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$1,450 - 1,675
Montalban Student Housing Apartments
1121 Montalban St San Luis Obispo, CA
2 - 4 BR | Aug. 5, 2026
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$2,945
1100 Leff St
San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$5,250
650 Serrano Dr
San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Aug. 3, 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: February Rental Information

Welcome to the February 2026 San Luis Obispo Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the February 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 <$1,400 $1,440 $1,520 $1,600 $1,680 $1,760 $1,840 $1,920 $2,000 $2,080 $2,160 $2,240 $2,320 $2,400 $2,480 $2,560 $2,640 >$2,720
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo stands at $2,100, with the majority falling between $800 and $2,650. Out of the 461 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 February 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 February M/M % Change
San Luis Obispo, CA 3 +1.21%
Shell Beach, CA 1 +1.25%

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Top amenities On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Smoke Free Community, Garage Attached
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Utilities included 3
Studio 4
1 Bedroom 3
2 Bedroom 1
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