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 and Affordable 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 and Affordable 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.

Cheap and 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 122 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 - 5 beds · 5 units available
740 W Foothill BlvdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1340 Taft St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,550+ /mo
4 beds · 2 units available
1340 Taft StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
New Today
SLO Towers, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$1,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
SLO TowersSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Call(805) 977-5635
690 Brizzolara St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,600+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath
690 Brizzolara StSan 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
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
3125-3145 Alicita Ct, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,790/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
3125-3145 Alicita CtSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
New Today
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
603 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,850+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 2 units available
603 Johnson AveSan 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
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
Peach Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$1,950+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Peach StreetSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
128 Casa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$2,000/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
128 Casa StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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
648 Felton Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$2,200/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
648 Felton WaySan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
The Junction (2120 Santa Barbara Ave), San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,250/mo
Studio · 1 units available
The Junction (2120 Santa Barbara Ave)San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Connect SLO, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,295+ /mo
Studio · 4 units available
Connect SLOSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
New Today
Las Casitas, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$2,300+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
Las CasitasSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
239 Sandercock St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,450/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
239 Sandercock StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Vintage at SLO, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,495+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 6 units available
Vintage at SLOSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
849 Mill St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,600/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
849 Mill StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
3240 Broad St #200, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,600/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
3240 Broad St #200San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2043 Cypress, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,600/mo
Studio · 1 units available
2043 CypressSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
New Today
Artisan Apartments, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,645+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 6 units available
Artisan ApartmentsSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Special Offer
350 Pismo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,650/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
350 Pismo StreetSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
New Today
de Tolosa Ranch Apartments, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$2,695+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
de Tolosa Ranch ApartmentsSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
New Today
735 & 745 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,700+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 2 units available
735 & 745 Grand AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Twin Creeks Apartments, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,850+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Twin Creeks ApartmentsSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
New Today
3350-3392 Rockview, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$2,995/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
3350-3392 RockviewSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Price Drop
857 Mill St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$3,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
857 Mill StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
416 Hathway Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$3,000/mo
3 beds · 1 bath
416 Hathway AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
124 Fontana, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$3,200/mo
3 beds · 1 units available
124 FontanaSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1109 Pismo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$3,500/mo
4 beds · 1 units available
1109 Pismo StreetSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1220 Mill St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$3,500+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 2 units available
1220 Mill StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Stafford gardens, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$3,500/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 935 sq ft
Stafford gardensSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
550 Hathaway Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$3,500/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
550 Hathaway AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405