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12h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
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1d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
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1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725–$2,400
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1d ago
4 beds
2 baths
$6,200
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1d ago
1127 Walnut St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
3 beds
3 baths
$4,600
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
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1d ago
626 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher
2 beds
2 baths
$3,675–$4,350
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600–$2,800
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Outdoor Space
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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1d ago
500 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975–$2,250
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4d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,900
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4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,275
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4d ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$4,025
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4d ago
522 Dana St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,950–$5,000
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,475–$3,500
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600–$2,700
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5d+ ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,800
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5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
3 baths
$4,250
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,150
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,000
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2h ago
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1559 Royal Way #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
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Available Jul 2
2h ago
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889 Casitas Ct #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
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Available Jul 1
5h ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
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7h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
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7h ago
Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
$3,000
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Available Jul 15
7h ago
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In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$2,975
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Available Jun 10
8h ago
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In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
1 bath
$5,200
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10h ago
350 Pismo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
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10h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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10h ago
1027 1027 & 1029 Walnut St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
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10h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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10h ago
550 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
In-unit laundry | Controlled access
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$2,500
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11h ago
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2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,650
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Available Jul 1
12h ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
3 beds
1 bath
$5,600
$4,000
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12h ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$4,250
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13h ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
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14h ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
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15h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
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15h ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,200
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15h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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15h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
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16h ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$579–$1,245
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22h ago
3554 Ranch House Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,855
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1d ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,200
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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1d ago
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1824 Homestead Pl, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Fitness center | Outdoor space
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
$5,100
Price drop
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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San Luis Obispo, CA, is often praised for its beautiful surroundings and laid-back lifestyle. Residents enjoy the vibrant downtown area, which is filled with shops and restaurants, as well as access to outdoor activities like hiking and biking in the nearby hills. Many locals appreciate the community events and farmers markets that bring the neighborhood together. However, some residents express frustration with the high cost of living and limited parking options, which can make daily life more complicated. Overall, the mix of amenities and the local atmosphere play a significant role in shaping the experience of renters in the area.
San Luis Obispo one-bedroom apartments averaged around $2,000 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,800 per month. These figures reflect current market conditions following recent rent adjustments across different apartment sizes.
October offers the lowest rental prices in San Luis Obispo, while January has the highest rent throughout the year. This seasonal pattern creates an 11% difference between peak and off-peak pricing periods, making fall moves potentially more budget-friendly than winter relocations.
Yes, there are pet-friendly apartments in San Luis Obispo, CA, with 19.45% of listings being pet-friendly.
San Luis Obispo apartments rarely include utilities in the rent, with only 0.04% of total listings offering this arrangement. Across bedroom types, the inclusion rate remains consistently low, ranging from 0.02% for three-bedrooms to 0.08% for one-bedrooms.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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