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Highlights

  • Spacious kitchen
  • Lovely private swimming pool
  • Large living room
  • No smoking
  • Hard wood floors
  • Dining area

Location

981 Buchon St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
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Management

Haven Properties

Leasing office

(805) 594-5997

Property Overview

Buchon St. features a spacious kitchen, a lovely private swimming pool, and a large living room, complemented by hardwood floors and a dining area. With a Zumper expert rating of 7.9 and a price rating of 7, the property offers excellent value and competitive pricing. Its outstanding amenities score of 10, location score of 9, and trustworthiness score of 8 further enhance its appeal, particularly for those working from home, thanks to natural lighting and included utilities.

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

7.9
Very Good
Buchon St. is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,100 sqft$3,800 /mo1 unit availableBeautifully updated and peaceful 2-bedroom single level upstairs deluxe unit in the Historic Downtown SLO. This Luxury Duplex is available for lease. Enjoy all the luxuries of living downtown with just a short walk to the center of downtown. Enjoy the lovely and private swimming pool and your own private deck, excellent downtown SLO location with expansive views, close to everything yet quiet and relaxing. This luxurious updated unit features a spacious kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances, beautiful fireplace, large living room w/sweeping views. Dining area, separate work area, 2 bedrooms, newly remodeled spa like full bath w/ heated floors, hard wood floors, newer carpet and paint, lots of natural light, 1 car garage, solar. Available furnished or unfurnished. This unit is well equipped with a gas stove and oven, warming drawer, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, heating + air conditioning, automatic door opener, on site laundry featuring washer and dryer. If you choose to keep the furnishings, you can expect a comfortable stay with all the furniture, decor, linens and dishes. Small pet considered, under 30lbs preferred with pet rent $50 No smoking $3800/mo for one year lease only To schedule a viewing, email only to: **** What you are looking for Why you are moving Why you want to rent this home When you are available to view. Haven Properties 805-594-5997 Office havenslopm. com Lic. #02078013

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Amenities for Buchon St.

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
Cozy FireplaceFireplace
Furnished

Appliances

DishwasherGas Range
In-Unit LaundryRange
Refrigerator, Dishwasher & Microwave

Grounds

Garage ParkingOutdoor Space
Swimming Pool

Other

Small Pet Considered
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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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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

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About Buchon St.

HomeApartments in San Luis Obispo Buchon St.

Beautifully updated and peaceful 2-bedroom single level upstairs deluxe unit in the Historic Downtown SLO. This Luxury Duplex is available for lease. Enjoy all the luxuries of living downtown with just a short walk to the center of downtown. Enjoy the lovely and private swimming pool and your own private deck, excellent downtown SLO location with expansive views, close to everything yet quiet and relaxing. This luxurious updated unit features a spacious kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances, beautiful fireplace, large living room w/sweeping views. Dining area, separate work area, 2 bedrooms, newly remodeled spa like full bath w/ heated floors, hard wood floors, newer carpet and paint, lots of natural light, 1 car garage, solar. Available furnished or unfurnished. This unit is well equipped with a gas stove and oven, warming drawer, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, heating + air conditioning, automatic door opener, on site laundry featuring washer and dryer. If you choose to keep the furnishings, you can expect a comfortable stay with all the furniture, decor, linens and dishes. Small pet considered, under 30lbs preferred with pet rent $50 No smoking $3800/mo for one year lease only To schedule a viewing, email only to: **** What you are looking for Why you are moving Why you want to rent this home When you are available to view. Haven Properties 805-594-5997 Office havenslopm. com Lic. #02078013


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.
7.9
/10
Very Good
Buchon St. is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Buchon St.
Price·7A 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.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, Buchon St. has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
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.
Buchon St. 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—in-unit laundry, furnished rental—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.
Buchon St. 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 Buchon St. 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.

Buchon St. is great for:

Work-from-home

  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 1 office supply store within 1 mile

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 Buchon St. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 282 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.5 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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Rent trends in San Luis Obispo

2-bedroom apartments at Buchon St. cost about 43% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in San Luis Obispo.

Median rents as of Dec 6 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$1,995

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$152,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $152,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,800.
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Schools near Buchon St.

Hawthorne Elementary School

2125 story st

san luis obispo, CA, 93401

K-6Public
A-

PEEP - PREPARE

1500 lizzie st

san luis obispo, CA, 93401

K-12Public
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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 981 Buchon 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

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 981 Buchon St, San Luis Obispo

Groceries

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

Shopping

8/10
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

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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