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1121 Montalban St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA
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Management

Montage Development, Inc.

Leasing office

(805) 234-8188

Property Overview

Montalban Student Housing Apartments presents a new apartment community with an overall Zumper rating of 7.3, highlighting its appeal for renters. With top-notch amenities and location ratings of 9 out of 10, it ensures a high quality of life through convenience to schools and transportation. Additionally, its trustworthiness is reflected in a rating of 7 out of 10, supported by detailed descriptions and a substantial collection of 25 photos, enhancing transparency for prospective tenants.

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

7.9
Very Good
Montalban Student Housing Apartments 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

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby
  • More space

Floor plans

Student Housing 2 Beds / 1 Bath2 bed1 bath563 sqft$1,650 /mo3 units availableStudent Housing 2 Beds / 1 Bath
Student Housing 2 Beds / 1 Bath (3rd floor)2 bed1 bath610 sqft$1,675 /mo2 units availableStudent Housing 2 Beds / 1 Bath

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Amenities for Montalban Student Housing Apartments

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
RangeRefrigerator
Washer and Dryer
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Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About Montalban Student Housing Apartments

HomeApartments in San Luis Obispo Montalban Student Housing Apartments

Welcome to Montalban Student Housing Apartments! San Luis Obispo’s NEWEST apartment community! We look forward to making you our first residents in this new community! Montalban is within walking distance (16 minutes or 0.8 miles) to California Polytechnic State University. We are also close to the railway safety bike trail to downtown and Cal Poly. Individually leased by the bedroom, roommate matching is available upon request. Individually leased by a bedroom.


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
Montalban Student Housing Apartments 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 Montalban Student Housing Apartments
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Montalban Student Housing Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
Montalban Student Housing Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including dishwasher. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Montalban Student Housing 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.
Montalban Student Housing 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 Montalban Student Housing 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·7A 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.
Montalban Student Housing Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 Montalban Student Housing Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 586 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

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 Montalban Student Housing Apartments to be 43% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in San Luis Obispo.

Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
San Luis Obispo
A table of studio rental data trends in San Luis Obispo
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,917
January 2026$1,896
February 2026$1,875
March 2026$1,855
April 2026$1,850

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1121 Montalban St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$66,500/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $66,500 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,662.
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Schools near Montalban Student Housing 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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Getting around San Luis Obispo near 1121 Montalban St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

5/10
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 1121 Montalban St, San Luis Obispo

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
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 15-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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