Los Osos, CA

33 Apartments for Rent

Los Osos is home to Art Clokey, the famous stop-motion animator who did Gumby and Davey and Goliath!

Los Osos is a census-designated place that curves along the Pacific coast of San Luis Obispo County. It's a wonderful and picturesque community that continues to grow every day! Home to roughly 14,276 residents, Los Osos is a bedroom community for San Luis Obispo, which sits a mere 10 miles to the east.

Moving to Los Osos

If you're thinking about moving here, you will be pleased to know that there are a good amount of places for rent. The availability of housing will certainly make your search for apartments easier. No matter whether you're looking for a studio apartment for rent or a 2 bedroom apartment, you should be able to find the perfect fit in Los Osos. It's a good idea to check out homes in different parts of town -- you never know which neighborhood you'll like the best until you visit!

In order to move to Los Osos, you're going to need a little bit of time to look. Experts say four to six weeks is a good window to find an apartment, so give yourself at least that amount of time (though more time is always better, if you can spare it). Besides that, you're going to need the right documents to complete your rental application and get approved. These usually include a copy of your identification, your bank statements, credit report, pay stubs, letter of employment, and anything else you might need in order to prove that you're an upstanding citizen! If you have a pet, make sure you bring veterinary paperwork that proves he or she has had the right immunizations. Oh, and don't forget your checkbook -- above all else, this is probably the most important thing!

Neighborhoods

Los Osos is connected to neighboring areas by South Bay Boulevard and Los Osos Valley Road. There are a few different sections of town that are worth knowing about before you move here.

South Bay Boulevard: This road travels through the middle of the Morro Bay State Park and is home to the magically named Elfin Forest as well. This forest is well-known for containing one of the largest areas of endangered coastal scrub in Southern California! It's a beautiful and purely residential area where you can find all kinds of rental property.

Los Osos Valley Road: It's a good idea to live near the business district if you want to be close to the area's shopping and dining options. Here you'll find the Laguna Village Shopping Center, a great place to grab groceries or visit the drugstore. You will also be able to visit a number of popular local restaurants here, such as Tus Amigos and Celia's Garden Caf. Although pretty much everyone in Los Osos has a car, it's nice to be within walking distance from shops and eateries for those times you feel like leaving the car at home.

Living in Los Osos

Los Osos features a small business district that covers a few blocks of the downtown area, and there are several small shops in the Baywood section as well. Besides that, Los Osos is almost completely residential, which is a nice escape from the action of the city! This is both a peaceful and beautiful place to look for rental housing.

Are you an amateur lepidopterist? Los Osos is calling your name! The city, which is home to large groves of Eucalyptus trees, attracts huge swarms of Monarch butterflies during their yearly migration.

Nature lovers, take note: Montana de Oro State Park offers great hiking trails -- make a point of venturing up the Bluff Trail. Even if you're not feeling active, the vistas are worth checking out. Locals love Spooners Cove as a place for quiet contemplation.