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Highlights

  • Private balcony
  • Washer and dryer
  • Walk-in closet
  • Modern living
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Large kitchen pantry

Location

1243 Mill St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
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Management

Era Management Co., Inc

Leasing office

(805) 250-1563

Property Overview

1243 Mill Street offers modern living with stainless steel appliances and a spacious kitchen pantry, complemented by a private balcony and a walk-in closet. The property is well-rated by Zumper, reflecting its appeal, and is conveniently located just over 0.4 miles from a top-rated high school, enhancing its accessibility. Overall, it presents a blend of practical features and a favorable location.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 1243 Mill Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1243 Mill Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath850 sqft$2,925 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to 1243 Mill Street, a beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment located in the heart of San Luis Obispo, CA. This spacious unit is available for lease from July 2026 to May 2027. The apartment boasts a modern design with a host of amenities to enhance your living experience. Enjoy the convenience of off-street covered parking, ensuring your vehicle is always protected from the elements. Inside, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen laundry onsite. With its prime location and thoughtful amenities, 1243 Mill Street offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make this your new home! Resident responsible for all utilities - property uses RUBS calculation. Parking: 2 spaces $50/mo per space Pets: cats and dogs welcome $75/mo pet fee Laundry is located on-site. *Renderings, photos, and square footage are for marketing purposes only. Full details of the arrangement set forth in the final written agreement between the parties.
4BR/2.0BA4 bed2 bath850 sqft$4,850 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to 1243 Mill Street, a beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment located in the heart of San Luis Obispo, CA. This spacious unit is available for lease from July 2026 to May 2027. The apartment boasts a modern design with a host of amenities to enhance your living experience. Enjoy the convenience of off-street covered parking, ensuring your vehicle is always protected from the elements. Inside, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen laundry onsite. With its prime location and thoughtful amenities, 1243 Mill Street offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make this your new home! Resident responsible for all utilities - property uses RUBS calculation. Parking: 2 spaces $50/mo per space Pets: cats and dogs welcome $75/mo pet fee Laundry is located on-site. *Renderings, photos, and square footage are for marketing purposes only. Full details of the arrangement set forth in the final written agreement between the parties.

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Amenities for 1243 Mill Street

Apartment Amenities

Renovated Unit

Building

Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street & Covered Parking
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

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HomeApartments in San Luis Obispo 1243 Mill Street

Welcome to 1243 Mill Street, a beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment located in the heart of San Luis Obispo, CA. This spacious unit is available for lease from July 2026 to May 2027. The apartment boasts a modern design with a host of amenities to enhance your living experience. Enjoy the convenience of off-street covered parking, ensuring your vehicle is always protected from the elements. Inside, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen laundry onsite. With its prime location and thoughtful amenities, 1243 Mill Street offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make this your new home! Resident responsible for all utilities - property uses RUBS calculation. Parking: 2 spaces $50/mo per space Pets: cats and dogs welcome $75/mo pet fee Laundry is located on-site. *Renderings, photos, and square footage are for marketing purposes only. Full details of the arrangement set forth in the final written agreement between the parties.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 1243 Mill Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1243 Mill Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1243 Mill Street
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1243 Mill Street stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1243 Mill Street stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—dogs allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1243 Mill Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1243 Mill Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

1243 Mill Street is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1243 Mill Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in San Luis Obispo

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 1243 Mill Street to be 8% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in San Luis Obispo.

4-bedroom apartments at 1243 Mill Street cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in San Luis Obispo.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
San Luis Obispo
A table of studio rental data trends in San Luis Obispo
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,975
January 2024$1,950
February 2024$1,900
March 2024$1,839
April 2024$1,800
May 2024$1,936
June 2024$1,882
July 2024$1,942
August 2024$1,937
September 2024$2,015
October 2024$1,897
November 2024$1,839
December 2024$1,868
January 2025$1,903
February 2025$1,912
March 2025$1,940
April 2025$2,043
May 2025$2,064
June 2025$2,009
July 2025$2,040
August 2025$2,013
September 2025$2,021
October 2025$2,033
November 2025$1,953
December 2025$1,927

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$117,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $117,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,925.
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Schools near 1243 Mill Street

PEEP - PREPARE

1500 lizzie st

san luis obispo, CA, 93401

K-12Public

Hawthorne Elementary School

2125 story st

san luis obispo, CA, 93401

K-6Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around San Luis Obispo near 1243 Mill St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1243 Mill St, San Luis Obispo

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1243 Mill St

San Luis Oriental Market
1255 Monterey St
Smart & Final Extra!
1321 Johnson Ave
Slo Ranch Farms & Marketplace
851 Froom Ranch Way
California Fresh Markets
771 E Foothill Blvd
Campus Market
1 Grand Ave

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