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978 Balboa St, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA
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Property Overview
Located near freeway access, this property offers convenient transportation options with public transport just over a mile away. With 43 photos available, potential renters can easily visualize the space. Additionally, it showcases pet-friendly features, including local pet services and outdoor areas, catering to pet lovers.
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
Middle school nearby- Dishwasher
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 978 Balboa St
Apartment Amenities
| 2 Floors | Balcony |
| Ceiling Fan | Forced Air |
| Furnished |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| None (Cooling) | Two Units in Building |
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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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 978 Balboa St
Property Status: Active Available 9/17/24. Furnished single family residence with a view of Morro Rock, located on the West side of Hwy 1. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms. Maximum 3 month lease. Great for families or roommates. Sleeps up to 5 people. Small pets okay. Fenced in front and back yard. Non-smoking property. Driveway and frontage parking. Close to freeway access, gas stations, restaurants, grocery stores, health & personal care services and shopping. Office Phone: (805) 489-5983 Copyright © 2025 California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 978 Balboa St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 3 miles away
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high 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
3-bedroom apartments at 978 Balboa St cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Morro Bay.
Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Morro Bay
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $3,375 |
| March 2024 | $3,370 |
| April 2024 | $3,525 |
| May 2024 | $3,200 |
| June 2024 | $3,400 |
| July 2024 | $3,500 |
| August 2024 | $3,410 |
| September 2024 | $3,300 |
| October 2024 | $3,512 |
| November 2024 | $2,800 |
| December 2024 | $2,650 |
| January 2025 | $3,112 |
| February 2025 | $3,368 |
| March 2025 | $3,600 |
| April 2025 | $3,175 |
| May 2025 | $3,060 |
| June 2025 | $3,500 |
| July 2025 | $3,505 |
| August 2025 | $3,489 |
| September 2025 | $3,080 |
| October 2025 | $3,264 |
| November 2025 | $3,185 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 5 months ago | $3,500 |
Schools near 978 Balboa St
Del Mar Elementary School
501 sequoia st
morro bay, CA, 93442
K-5Public
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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 978 Balboa St
Walking
4/10
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 978 Balboa St, Morro Bay
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
0/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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