*Spacious 1 Bedroom + Bonus Office & Large Private Patio-Walkable to Downtown SLO*
**Rent: $2,495/month single occupancy | $2,595/month double occupancy**
Bright and spacious *two-story 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom apartment* offering approximately *850 sq. ft.* of living space in a quiet, well-maintained San Luis Obispo community.
One of the standout features of this unit is the *large private patio* providing valuable outdoor living space for relaxing, dining, or enjoying the Central Coast weather. Upstairs, you'll find an *oversized bedroom plus a separate bonus room/office*, ideal for working from home, studying, or additional storage.
The unit has recently received several updates, including *brand-new flooring and carpet, fresh paint, and an updated kitchen faucet*. The open downstairs living and dining area receives plenty of natural light and connects directly to the private patio.
*Features include:*
* Approx. 850 sq. ft.
* 1 bedroom / 1.5 bathrooms
* Separate bonus office/flex space upstairs
* **Large private patio**
* Brand-new flooring and carpet
* Spacious upstairs bedroom with multiple windows
* Open living and dining area
* Kitchen with breakfast bar
* New kitchen faucet
* Gas range
* Ample built-in storage
* On-site coin-operated laundry
* **2 assigned parking spaces**
* Water, sewer & trash included
*Lease Details*
2,495/month single occupancy*
2,595/month double occupancy*
* 12-month lease, then month-to-month
* Tenant responsible for gas and electricity
* Owner pays water, sewer and trash
* Security deposit equal to one month's rent
* Renter's insurance required with minimum $100,000 liability coverage
* No smoking or vaping
* No pets
* No subleasing or short-term rentals
* All adult occupants must submit an application and be listed on the lease
**Screening Criteria
Applicants should have verifiable income of approximately **2.5x the monthly rent
a **680+ credit score
and positive rental history. Co-signers/guarantors may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
This unit is especially well suited for someone looking for **extra work-from-home space and significantly more indoor and outdoor living space than a typical one-bedroom apartment.**
Schedule a showing today!
12-month lease, then month-to-month. Tenant pays gas and electricity; owner pays water, sewer and trash. Two assigned parking spaces included. Renter's insurance required with a minimum of $100,000 liability coverage. No smoking or vaping. No pets. No subleasing or short-term rentals. All adult occupants must submit an application and be listed on the lease. Security deposit equal to one month's rent.
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279 Branch St, Unit A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1beds
850sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided. Learn more|
Apartment
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
No pets
Shared laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Fresh paintKitchen with breakfast barPlenty of natural lightAmple built-in storageUpdated kitchen faucetGas rangeBrand-new flooring and carpet
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: San Luis Obispo
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,495$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 93401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hawthorne Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Laguna Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 10/10San Luis Obispo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi







