5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Sunroom
- Private backyard with patio
- No smoking
Location
540 Kern Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA
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Property Overview
The residence at 540 Kern Ave offers a sunroom and a private backyard with a patio, enhancing outdoor enjoyment and relaxation. It stands out in the local market, ranking in the top percentile for value for money and positioning well for value per square foot. These aspects contribute to its overall appeal for diverse perspectives and living preferences.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- More space
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Work-from-home
Policies and fees
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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 540 Kern Ave
Well maintained 2-bedroom, 1 bath house with sunroom. Shared driveway. Garage is not included. Private backyard with patio. Gardener included. Tenant pays all other utilities. Refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave, stack washer/dryer. No smoking, No pets. No co-signers. 1 yr lease. Renters insurance required. An application must be complete prior to scheduling a showing. Please complete an application on our website at www centralcoastrental com We look for you to earn three times the rent in income to qualify for the property.
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 540 Kern Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 102 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 3 miles away
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 93442 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Morro Bay
2-bedroom apartments at 540 Kern Ave cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Morro Bay.
Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
Morro Bay
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,562 |
| April 2024 | $2,362 |
| May 2024 | $2,377 |
| June 2024 | $2,680 |
| July 2024 | $2,762 |
| August 2024 | $2,820 |
| September 2024 | $3,156 |
| October 2024 | $2,987 |
| November 2024 | $2,995 |
| December 2024 | $3,225 |
| January 2025 | $2,700 |
| February 2025 | $2,731 |
| March 2025 | $2,675 |
| April 2025 | $2,862 |
| May 2025 | $2,695 |
| June 2025 | $2,665 |
| July 2025 | $2,610 |
| August 2025 | $2,592 |
| September 2025 | $2,585 |
| October 2025 | $2,650 |
| November 2025 | $2,605 |
| December 2025 | $2,525 |
| January 2026 | $2,498 |
| February 2026 | $2,492 |
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Can I afford to live at 540 Kern Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$92,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $92,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,300.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Last month | $2,300 |
Schools near 540 Kern Ave
Del Mar Elementary School
501 sequoia st
morro bay, CA, 93442
K-5Public
A-
Cayucos Elementary School
301 cayucos dr
cayucos, CA, 93430
K-8Public
A
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
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Morro Bay near 540 Kern Ave
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
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
2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 540 Kern Ave, Morro Bay
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
0/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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