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Apartments for Rent in Downtown South San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA

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    2200 Emily Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    STUDIO $2,058
    2 BEDS $3,201
    3 BEDS $4,015
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    2240 Emily Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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    279 Bridge St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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    3110 Duncan Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    STUDIO $2,251+
    1 BED $2,528
    2 BEDS $3,389
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    815 Mirada Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    1 BED $1,700
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  • A living room with a grey couch and a television.
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    6438 Fiddleneck Ln, Avila Beach, CA 93424
    2 BEDS $5,700
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    2655 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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    STUDIO $1,523
    1 BED $1,194
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    1309 Costa Brava, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
    3 BEDS $5,495
  • A bedroom with a bed, wooden walls, and a window.
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    341 Harbor View Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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    950 S 14Th St, Grover Beach, CA 93433
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    271 & 291 S. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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    11205 Bilbao Court, Atascadero, CA 93422
    2 BEDS $2,615+
    3 BEDS $3,195
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Getting around in Downtown South San Luis Obispo, CA

77 /100
Very Walkable
31 /100
Some Transit
69 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 77, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 69

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Downtown South San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Downtown South San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA were last updated on 14 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Downtown South San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA?

The best apartments in Downtown South San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA are: Roundhouse Place and VILLAGE AT BROAD STREET.

What is the average rent in Downtown South San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA?

The average rent in Downtown South San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,538.

What type of rental buildings are in Downtown South San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA?

In Downtown South San Luis Obispo, 53% of the residents are renting compared to 47% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 4% of Downtown South San Luis Obispo’s rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 28% are single-family rentals.

Downtown South San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA demographics

  • 29,995Total Population
  • 15,009 Female
    14,986 Male
  • 35Median Age

In total, Downtown South San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA has 29,995 residents, 15,009 women and 14,986 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown South San Luis Obispo’s population is 35.

Downtown South San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA households

  • 6,570 Family
    6,890 Non-family
  • 2,424 Children
    11,036 No Children
  • 13,460Total Number of Households
  • 2Average People Per Household
  • $95,386Median Household Income

There is a total of 13,460 households in Downtown South San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA. Of these, 2,424 have children and 11,036 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 6,570 family households and 6,890 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown South San Luis Obispo is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown South San Luis Obispo equals $95,386, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,974.

Downtown South San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Downtown South San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA have no high school education, 14% went to high-school, and 27% have partially completed college. Moreover, 7% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 30% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 19% hold a Graduate Degree.

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