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Highlights

  • Off-street parking
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Virtual tour
  • Water, sewer, and trash services
  • Easy access
  • Community gazebo/patio area

Location

1301 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA
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Management

McNamara Realty

Leasing office

(805) 457-9756 ext. 2

Property Overview

Foothill Gardens Apartments offers strong overall value with an 8.6/10 expert rating, including top scores for price, amenities, and location, placing it in the 82.35th percentile for value for money in the area. Residents benefit from off-street parking, on-site laundry, included water/sewer/trash, a community gazebo/patio area, virtual tours, and relatively convenient access to public transportation and grocery options.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Foothill Gardens Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Foothill Gardens Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,725–$2,400 /mo10 units availableFoothill Gardens Apartments is located at 1301-1317 E Foothill Blvd., and is just down the street from Cal Polys campus. Each 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Flat includes water, sewer, trash; On-site card laundry machines; Community gazebo/patio area; 1-assigned off-street parking space; No pets considered; Renter's insurance required; Do not disturb the current occupants. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in automatic disqualification. At McNamara Realty, we strive to provide an experience that is cost-effective and convenient. That’s why we offer a Resident Benefits Package (RBP) to address common headaches for our residents. This program offers packages that can take care of pest control, utility set up, identity protection, rent rewards, credit building and more. Three package options are offered at three different price points. More details upon offer to lease the property. If you're curious about this benefits package, please feel free to inquire more! *Pictures may be of similar unit* Video walkthrough available upon request! 360 Virtual Tour: https my matterport com show ?m=7dG2pypxriZ DRE#00846027

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Amenities for Foothill Gardens Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Water

Appliances

FridgeRange
Refrigerator

Building

Onsite LaundrySewer
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About Foothill Gardens Apartments

HomeApartments in San Luis Obispo Foothill Gardens Apartments

Welcome to Foothill Gardens Apartments in beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA! Our community offers convenient amenities such as on-site laundry facilities and off-street parking for our residents. Enjoy the ease of having water, sewer, and trash services included in your rent. With the added bonus of being within walking distance to Cal Poly, you'll have easy access to campus and all it has to offer. Don't miss out on the opportunity to call Foothill Gardens Apartments your new home!


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Foothill Gardens Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Foothill Gardens Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Foothill Gardens Apartments
Price·10A 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.
Foothill Gardens Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
Foothill Gardens Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Foothill Gardens Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Foothill Gardens Apartments 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 Foothill Gardens Apartments 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.

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 Foothill Gardens Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 3 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in San Luis Obispo

1-bedroom apartments at Foothill Gardens Apartments cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in San Luis Obispo.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
San Luis Obispo
A table of studio rental data trends in San Luis Obispo
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,917
January 2026$1,896
February 2026$1,875
March 2026$1,855
April 2026$1,833

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1301 E Foothill Blvd?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$69,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $69,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,725.
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Schools near Foothill Gardens Apartments

San Luis County Special Education

3360 ed dr

san luis obispo, CA, 93405

K-12Public

PEEP - PREPARE

1500 lizzie st

san luis obispo, CA, 93401

K-12Public

Bishop's Peak Elementary School

451 jaycee dr

san luis obispo, CA, 93405

K-6Public
A

Cayucos Elementary School

301 cayucos dr

cayucos, CA, 93430

K-8Public
A
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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 1301 E Foothill Blvd

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1301 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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