1538 Balboa St

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 San Luis Obispo

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  • Monthly Rent

    $8,500

  • Bedrooms

    5 bd

  • Bathrooms

    3 ba

  • Square Feet

    1,900 sq ft

Details

12 Month Lease, $8,500 deposit, Available Aug 15
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
1538 Balboa St
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About This Property

SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR ON JANUARY 12th! GROUPS WELCOME: Students, families, professionals, etc: all are welcome! August 15, 2025 for a 1 OR 2 year lease. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 outdoor patio areas, LOTS of storage. TONS OF FREE PARKING. NATURAL LIGHT: Skylights and picturesque windows with privacy blinds installed. LAUNDRY: Washer & dryer provided. GARAGE: Attached to house. LARGE driveway easily accommodates 4 cars.FREE night-lit street parking for additional vehicles. (No parking permits required) KITCHEN: Granite countertops, lots of storage. Major appliances provided. YARD: Huge and very private backyard with fruit trees and veggie patch. Large front yard, as well. NEIGHBORHOOD: Great neighborhood and Costco is just around the corner. Fantastic restaurants and eateries are just two blocks away. ONLY 2 miles to downtown and 4 miles to Cal Poly! This house is a true find. Great floor plan, big bedrooms, ample storage, skylights and windows. Updated hard floors and fixtures throughout the house. $8500 monthly rent. $8500 security deposit. *Tenant pays trash and utilities. *Owner pays landscaping. NO smoking. Pets Considered.

1538 Balboa St is a house located in San Luis Obispo County and the 93405 ZIP Code.

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Renting vs. Buying

  • Housing Cost Per Month: $8,500
    • Rent for 30 Years
      Renting doesn't build equity Future Equity
      Renting isn't tax deductible Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
      $0 Net Return
    • Buy Over 30 Years
      $3.33M - $5.92M Future Equity
      $1.03M Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
      $265K - $2.86M Gain Net Return
$8,456 / month $1,395,000 Listing Price
6 Beds 4.5 Baths 2,531 Sq Ft
$6,568 / month $1,150,000 Listing Price
5 Beds 4 Baths 2,468 Sq Ft
$6,040 / month $1,050,000 Listing Price
5 Beds 3 Baths 2,890 Sq Ft

Contact

House Features

Washer/Dryer

High Speed Internet Access

Granite Countertops

Tub/Shower

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Sprinkler System
  • Framed Mirrors
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kitchen
  • Skylights
  • Patio
  • Yard

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified
Location
Property Address: 1538 Balboa St, San Luis Obispo,
CA 93405
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City - San Luis Obispo

When people imagine the ideal California town, their image probably resembles San Luis Obispo. Fringed by the Santa Lucia Mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean only 11 miles away, residents enjoy easy access to the best of California's natural areas. As the site of one of the Spanish missions in California and the home of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo occupies a unique place in the history of the state. These establishments have given rise to many local shops, restaurants, and museums which have created a unique character in this college town, located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Those looking to rent in this ideal town have options of amenity- laden apartments, single-family houses, and cozy condos.

Learn more about living in San Luis Obispo 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
Drive: 14 min 8.5 mi
Drive: 41 min 30.9 mi
Drive: 41 min 32.6 mi
1538 Balboa St is within 8 minutes or 4.2 miles from Cal Poly. It is also near Cuesta Coll., San Luis Obispo and Hancock Coll., Santa Maria.
Transportation

1538 Balboa St is near San Luis County Regional, located 6.0 miles or 13 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Drive: 18 min 12.5 mi
Drive: 37 min 26.8 mi
Drive: 38 min 30.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Luis County Regional
Drive: 13 min 6.0 mi
Somewhat Walkable
61
Walk Score®
Out of 100
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
30
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
73
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
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1538 Balboa St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
1538 Balboa St has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. 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
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Leaning Pine Arboretum
Drive: 13 min 5.0 mi
Los Osos Oaks State Reserve
Drive: 15 min 8.8 mi
Pismo Nature Center
Drive: 15 min 9.2 mi
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
Drive: 18 min 9.5 mi
1538 Balboa St has 5 parks within 9.5 miles, including San Luis Obispo Children's Museum, Leaning Pine Arboretum, and San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
1538 Balboa St is 3.1 miles from Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, and is convenient to other hospitals, including French Hospital Medical Center.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 21 min 10.1 mi
Drive: 82 min 56.2 mi
1538 Balboa St is 10.1 miles from Camp San Luis Obispo Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Vandenberg Airforce Base.
Amenities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Sprinkler System
  • Framed Mirrors
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kitchen
  • Skylights
  • Patio
  • Yard