The SLO Student Living Apartments
1050 Foothill Blvd,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$580 - $810 | 1 Bed
Established in 1901, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is home to a distinctive learning community offering academically focused students a hands-on educational experience that prepares them for today’s world. With almost 100 nationally ranked bachelor’s and master’s programs to choose from, students are encouraged to learn by doing at Cal Poly, while combining technical and professional curricula with the arts and humanities.
Numerous apartments, townhomes, and houses are available for rent within close proximity to Cal Poly’s campus. Accessibility to the Pacific Coast Highway and Cabrillo Highway, and where they merge, makes commuting and traveling from Cal Poly simple.
Cal Poly’s campus is vibrant, with galleries, a Performing Arts Center, and the ASI Recreation Center. Over 300 student clubs and organizations as well as various Mustangs sports teams competing in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference ensure there is always something going on at Cal Poly. Campus is just minutes from beaches, state parks, landmarks, and premium wine regions. San Francisco and Los Angeles are both close enough for weekend trips too.
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,155 for a studio, $1,950 for one bedroom, $2,480 for two bedrooms, and $3,390 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Luis Obispo has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Studio
505 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,155/month
Average Rent
1 BR
599 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,950/month
Average Rent
2 BR
887 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,480/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,153 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,390/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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