What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in San Luis Obispo, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within San Luis Obispo. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in San Luis Obispo, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for San Luis Obispo. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in San Luis Obispo. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo, CA from $599

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in San Luis Obispo, CA?

There are 300 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

The SLO Student Living Apartments, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$599+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 122 - 185 sq ft
The SLO Student Living ApartmentsSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Call(805) 263-1610
740 W Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$850/mo
1 bed · 5 units available
740 W Foothill BlvdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1923 San Luis Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,575/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 280 sq ft
1923 San Luis Ranch RdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1039 Forest St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,595/mo
Studio · 1 bath
1039 Forest StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1637 Alrita St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,600/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
1637 Alrita StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
159 Stenner St #1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,600/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 476 sq ft
159 Stenner St #1San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
SLO Towers, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
SLO TowersSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
690 Brizzolara St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,600/mo
Studio · 1 bath
690 Brizzolara StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
389 Pismo St #B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,650/mo
Studio · 1 bath
389 Pismo St #BSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1121 Montalban St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,650/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
1121 Montalban StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
465 Pismo St #E, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,675/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 440 sq ft
465 Pismo St #ESan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1376 Phillips Ln #D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,700/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
1376 Phillips Ln #DSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Chorro at SLO, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,736+ /mo
4 beds · 4 units available
Chorro at SLOSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Palomar at SLO, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,739+ /mo
4 - 5 beds · 3 units available
Palomar at SLOSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
176 Stenner St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,755+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
176 Stenner StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1341 Osos St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,800/mo
Studio · 1 bath
1341 Osos StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1730 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,800/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1730 Johnson AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
271 Pismo St #271, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
271 Pismo St #271San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
124 Fontana, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,800+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 2 units available
124 FontanaSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1259 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
1259 Palm StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1626 Osos St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,800/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1626 Osos StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1196 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
1196 Foothill BlvdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
973 E Foothill Blvd #105, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,848/mo
Studio · 880 sq ft
973 E Foothill Blvd #105San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
585 Highland Dr #4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
585 Highland Dr #4San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
603 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,850+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 2 units available
603 Johnson AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
677 Branch St #A-F, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
677 Branch St #A-FSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Park Highland Apartments, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,900/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Park Highland ApartmentsSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
722 Boysen Ave #5, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,900/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
722 Boysen Ave #5San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
804 Boysen Ave #2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,900/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
804 Boysen Ave #2San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
898 Leff St #D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,900/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
898 Leff St #DSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
The Downtown Terrace (550 Higuera Street), San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,900+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 4 units available
The Downtown Terrace (550 Higuera Street)San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
New Today
265 Bridge St #103, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 441 sq ft
265 Bridge St #103San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1025 E Foothill Blvd #11, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$2,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
1025 E Foothill Blvd #11San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
124 Stenner St #A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath
124 Stenner St #ASan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
781 Marsh St #270, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 547 sq ft
781 Marsh St #270San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1010 Rimrock Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
1010 Rimrock LnSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
655 Couper Dr #B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$2,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
655 Couper Dr #BSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
411 E Foothill Blvd #2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$2,150/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 735 sq ft
411 E Foothill Blvd #2San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
The Junction (2120 Santa Barbara Ave), San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,150+ /mo
Studio · 3 units available
The Junction (2120 Santa Barbara Ave)San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
New Today
1717 Santa Barbara Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1717 Santa Barbara AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401