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California San Luis Obispo County San Luis Obispo Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO

Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO

475-497 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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  • Monthly Rent

    $875 - $3,695

  • Bedrooms

    1 bd

  • Bathrooms

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Avila Studio $875 – $2,175
1 Bed 1 Bath
3 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 109
    price $875
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 357
    price $1,975
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 260
    price $1,975
    square feet
    availibility Now
Avila One Bedroom $2,200 – $3,695
1 Bed 1 Bath
3 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 263
    price $2,200
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 354
    price $2,200
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 259
    price $2,200
    square feet
    availibility Now
Avila Studio $875 – $2,175
1 Bed 1 Bath
3 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 109
    price $875
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 357
    price $1,975
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 260
    price $1,975
    square feet
    availibility Now
Avila One Bedroom $2,200 – $3,695
1 Bed 1 Bath
3 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 263
    price $2,200
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 354
    price $2,200
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 259
    price $2,200
    square feet
    availibility Now
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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Fees and Policies

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  • Dogs
    • Dog Deposit
      $650
    30 lbs. Weight Limit
    Restrictions:
    None
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    Pets are allowed with proper immunization paperwork and residents should be able to care for pet/pets. | Restrictions: None
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  • Cats
    • Cat Deposit
      $500
    30 lbs. Weight Limit
    Restrictions:
    None
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    Comments
    Pets are allowed with proper immunization paperwork and residents should be able to care for pet/pets. | Restrictions: None
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  • Parking
    • Parking Fee
      $100 / mo
  • Additional Parking Options
    • Surface Lot

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Property Information

  • Built in 1959
  • 87 units/3 stories

Specialty Housing Details

  • This property is intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older.

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About Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO

Welcome to Avila Apartments in Downtown San Luis ObispoDiscover the charm of Avila Apartments, ideally located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. Offering quaint studio and one-bedroom homes at an exceptional value, our community puts you within steps of local shops, restaurants, parks, and all the amenities you need to live comfortably and stay connected.Schedule a tour today and see why Avila Apartments is the perfect place to call home.

Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO is an apartment community located in San Luis Obispo County and the 93401 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Luis Coastal Unified attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Movie Theater
  • Air Conditioner
  • Glass-topped Atrium
  • Kitchenette With Mini-Fridge, Microwave
  • Roll-In Shower
  • Skylight
  • Off Street Parking
  • Rooftop Garden Patios
  • Computer Access in Library
  • Garden Apartments Include Window Box

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  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 6pm

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Recycling

  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Recycling
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre
  • Gated
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Handrails
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Patio
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Amenities
  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Recycling
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Gated
  • Courtyard
  • Fitness Center
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre
  • Movie Theater
  • Air Conditioner
  • Glass-topped Atrium
  • Kitchenette With Mini-Fridge, Microwave
  • Roll-In Shower
  • Skylight
  • Off Street Parking
  • Rooftop Garden Patios
  • Computer Access in Library
  • Garden Apartments Include Window Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Handrails
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Patio
Expenses
Recurring
Assigned Other Parking $100
One-Time
Cat Deposit $500
Dog Deposit $500
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm
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City - San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo combines college-town energy with Central Coast appeal. Nestled between the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, this welcoming community is home to the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, established in 1772. California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) adds to the city's dynamic atmosphere while the area maintains its small-town character. Downtown features tree-lined streets with Victorian-era architecture, local shops, restaurants, and the popular Thursday night Farmers' Market. The rental market reflects the city's appeal, with current average rents ranging from $1,893 for a one-bedroom to $4,209 for a four-bedroom residence, showing modest year-over-year increases across most unit sizes.

The Mediterranean climate makes San Luis Obispo ideal for outdoor recreation. The Nine Sisters volcanic peaks, including Bishop Peak and Cerro San Luis, provide hiking trails with panoramic views.

Learn more about living in San Luis Obispo 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cal Poly
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Cuesta Coll., San Luis Obispo
Drive: 12 min 6.9 mi
Cuesta College, North County
Drive: 39 min 31.0 mi
Hancock Coll., Santa Maria
Drive: 41 min 32.2 mi
Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO is within 6 minutes or 2.6 miles from Cal Poly. It is also near Cuesta Coll., San Luis Obispo and Cuesta College, North County.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Hawthorne Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
430 Students
Attendance Zone
Peep - De'Groot - Prepare School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
21 Students
Nearby
Laguna Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
789 Students
Attendance Zone
San Luis Obispo High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,644 Students
Attendance Zone
Lindamood-Bell Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
San Luis Obispo Christian School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-6
32 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO is near San Luis County Regional, located 4.9 miles or 10 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Luis Obispo
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Grover Beach Amtrak
Drive: 19 min 13.8 mi
Guadalupe Amtrak Station
Drive: 37 min 28.1 mi
Paso Robles Amtrak Station
Drive: 35 min 28.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Luis County Regional
Drive: 10 min 4.9 mi
Walker's Paradise
95
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Some Transit
35
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
88
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Creamery
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
The Network
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Parker Street Center
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Leaning Pine Arboretum
Drive: 11 min 3.4 mi
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
Drive: 15 min 7.9 mi
Pismo Nature Center
Drive: 15 min 10.4 mi
Los Osos Oaks State Reserve
Drive: 18 min 10.7 mi
Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO has 5 parks within 10.7 miles, including San Luis Obispo Children's Museum, Leaning Pine Arboretum, and San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
French Hospital Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO is 1.2 miles from French Hospital Medical Center, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp San Luis Obispo Military Reservation
Drive: 18 min 8.4 mi
Avila Apartments in Downtown SLO is 8.4 miles and a 18 minute drive from Camp San Luis Obispo Military Reservation.
 
 

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