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 322 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

The SLO Student Living Apartments, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$599+ /mo
1 bed · 8 units available
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
Price Drop
1425 El Camino Real Pl #D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 225 sq ft
1425 El Camino Real Pl #DSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
969 Pismo St #4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,455/mo
Studio · 1 bath
969 Pismo St #4San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
650 Graves Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,500+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
650 Graves AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401View units
1039 Forest St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath
1039 Forest StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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 units available
SLO TowersSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
3130 Estelita Ct #B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
3130 Estelita Ct #BSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
690 Brizzolara St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,600+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
690 Brizzolara StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401View units
1637 Alrita St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,650/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
1637 Alrita StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1121 Montalban St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,650/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
1121 Montalban StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405View units
Chorro at SLO, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,653+ /mo
4 beds · 8 units available
Chorro at SLOSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Palomar at SLO, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,670+ /mo
4 - 5 beds · 6 units available
Palomar at SLOSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
3120 Camellia Ct #C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,675/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 558 sq ft
3120 Camellia Ct #CSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
190 Brook St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,750/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
190 Brook StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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 93401View units
Park Highland Apartments, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,800+ /mo
1 bed · 3 units available
Park Highland ApartmentsSan 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
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
3281-87 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,850/mo
Studio · 1 bath
3281-87 Broad StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
710 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
710 E Foothill BlvdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Special Offer
3287 Broad St #A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,850/mo
Studio · 1 bath
3287 Broad St #ASan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
603 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,850+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 4 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
136 Cerro Ct, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,900/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
136 Cerro CtSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
The Downtown Terrace (550 Higuera Street), San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,900+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 7 units available
The Downtown Terrace (550 Higuera Street)San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1196 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,900/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
1196 Foothill BlvdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1045 Southbrook Dr #F, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,950/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
1045 Southbrook Dr #FSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401View units
2072 Cypress St #A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,975/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
2072 Cypress St #ASan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2196 Rachel St #A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,975/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
2196 Rachel St #ASan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
777 Marsh St #270, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,975/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 547 sq ft
777 Marsh St #270San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
190 California Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,995/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
190 California BlvdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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 93405View units
680 Chorro St #1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 878 sq ft
680 Chorro St #1San Luis Obispo, CA 93401View units
La Cita Ct, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 2,148 sq ft
San Luis Obispo, CASan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
722 Boysen Ave #5, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$2,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
722 Boysen Ave #5San Luis Obispo, CA 93405View units
124 Stenner St #A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath
124 Stenner St #ASan Luis Obispo, CA 93405View units