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$1,300
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In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, All utils included, Recently renovated, and Bbq/grill
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$2,000
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Desirable 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom in the heart of downtown!(805) 519-7092
974 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo CA 93401
$2,000
1 unit available
1 bed
Amenities
Recently renovated
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Sierra Vista Apartments - 500 and 510 E. Foothill Blvd.(805) 608-2032
500 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo CA 93405
$1,850+
8 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Parking, Community garden, Bbq/grill, and Some paid utils

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Foothill Gardens Apartments - 1301 - 1317 E. Foothill Blvd.(805) 819-5849
1301 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo CA 93405
$1,775
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Parking, and Some paid utils
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Downtown Slo
What it’s like to live in Downtown Slo
College energy radiates from Mission Plaza's Thursday night markets and Higuera Street bars. Thin walls transmit 2AM party noise despite 10PM ordinances. Top perk: Bubblegum Alley's ever-growing mural of chewed gum wads.
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San Luis Ranch
What it’s like to live in San Luis Ranch
Agricultural heritage meets contemporary planning in San Luis Ranch, where San Luis Obispo's newer community preserves working farmland alongside residential development. The neighborhood features sustainable design elements including walkable amenities, community gardens, and energy-efficient construction reflecting Central Coast environmental values. Though rental rates reflect SLO's overall premium market position, the combination of thoughtful planning, agricultural preservation, and strategic positioning near both downtown and Cal Poly creates distinctive living experiences increasingly rare in rapidly developing California regions.
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Cheap apartments in San Luis Obispo start at $1,300 per month.
City Guide for San Luis Obispo, CA
Known locally as San Luis, or SLO, this old California treasure is known nationally as "the happiest city in America." Get ready to get happy, because this renting guide has everything you need to get your apartment hunt started in San Luis Obispo. View San Luis Obispo City Guide