California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - San Luis Obispo, CA

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Mustangs learn by doing at Cal Poly

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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.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,154 for a studio, $1,897 for one bedroom, $2,489 for two bedrooms, and $3,327 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Luis Obispo has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 454 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,154/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 603 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,897/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 906 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,489/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,189 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,327/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

27

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

77

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Teach Elementary

Public

Grades 4-6

167 Students

9
out of 10

Los Ranchos Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

450 Students

7
out of 10

Sinsheimer Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

371 Students

7
out of 10

Smith (C. L.) Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

465 Students

6
out of 10

Bishop's Peak Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

369 Students

6
out of 10

Laguna Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

789 Students

7
out of 10

Peep - De'Groot - Prepare School

Public

Grades K-12

21 Students

Rating Unavailable

San Luis County Special Education School

Public

Grades K-12

21 Students

Rating Unavailable

San Luis Obispo High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,644 Students

9
out of 10

Peep - De'Groot - Prepare School

Public

Grades K-12

21 Students

Rating Unavailable

San Luis County Special Education School

Public

Grades K-12

21 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Leaning Pine Arboretum
  • San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
  • San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
  • Los Osos Oaks State Reserve
  • Morro Bay State Park

Airports

  • San Luis County Regional

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