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1314 Palm - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.1

Very good

1314 Palm

1314 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,000–$2,400

Modern Living: 8 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Modern Living: 8

522 Dana St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,575–$2,625

Broad, 880-888 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

Broad, 880-888

880 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$3,500

Foothill Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Foothill Gardens Apartments

1301 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750–$2,200

550 Hathaway Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.5

Very good

550 Hathaway Ave

550 Hathway Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

Mission Orchard - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

Mission Orchard

626 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$3,795

Price drop

Santa Barbara, 1717 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Santa Barbara, 1717

1717 Santa Barbara Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$2,195

Connect SLO - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Connect SLO

3110 Duncan Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$3,320

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Stenner, 176 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Stenner, 176

176 Stenner St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,755–$1,775

1252 E Foothill Blvd. - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

1252 E Foothill Blvd.

1252 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Dishwasher | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

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4655 Snapdragon Way - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

4655 Snapdragon Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Garage parking | Fireplace | Outdoor space

4 beds

3 baths

$5,650

1880 Garfield St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

2 beds

2 baths

$2,520

2132 Price St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

3 beds

2 baths

$4,025

1559 Royal Way #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Lovely 4 bedroom home, 2 car garage, washer, dryer, Fridge - Laguna Lake Area (Quiet Neighborhood)

1559 Royal Way #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

4 beds

2 baths

$3,900

1271 Murray Avenue #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

1526 Garden Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1526 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$5,450

0163  735 & 745 Grand Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.6

Very good

0163 735 & 745 Grand Avenue

735 735 & 745 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,800–$2,895

The SLO Student Living Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

7.8

Very good

The SLO Student Living Apartments

1050 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$599–$899

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124 Fontana - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.3

Very good

124 Fontana

124 Fontana Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,800–$3,200

The Downtown Terrace (550 Higuera Street) - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2h ago

8.6

Very good

The Downtown Terrace (550 Higuera Street)

550 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Controlled access

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,900–$2,350

Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.3

Very good

Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments

11343 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,050–$2,400

The Junction (2120 Santa Barbara Ave) - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.5

Very good

The Junction (2120 Santa Barbara Ave)

2120 Santa Barbara Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

Studio

1 bath

$2,200–$2,495

791 Orcutt Road - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.5

Very good

791 Orcutt Road

791 Orcutt Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Fitness center | Storage

2–3 beds

2–3 baths

$3,450–$3,850

College Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.3

Very good

College Gardens Apartments

284 N Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

1109 Pismo Street - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.5

Very good

1109 Pismo Street

1109 Pismo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Dishwasher | Oven

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$2,000–$4,000

1363 Avalon - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1363 Avalon

1363 Avalon St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Dishwasher | Outdoor space

3 beds

2 baths

$3,800

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Newly Built Luxury Apartments in San Luis Obispo "Little Italy" - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Newly Built Luxury Apartments in San Luis Obispo "Little Italy"

2800 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Vinifera - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.1

Very good

Vinifera

1220 Sponza Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

3 beds

2 baths

$3,750

de Tolosa Ranch Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

de Tolosa Ranch Apartments

1704 Tonini Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$2,325–$2,735

Price drop

LSHALJ710 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

LSHALJ710

710 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

0312 740 W. Foothill - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

0312 740 W. Foothill

740 W Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

In-unit laundry

1 bed

2–3 baths

$850

Price drop

3051 Augusta St ##9 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,000

398 Corrida Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

Modern 3 Bed, 2 Bath Home in San Luis Obispo - $4650/mo

398 Corrida Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$4,650

689 Stoneridge Drive, Unit ADU - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

689 Stoneridge Drive, Unit ADU

689 Stoneridge Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

1 bed

1 bath

$2,700

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Montalban Student Housing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

Montalban Student Housing Apartments

1121 Montalban St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

431 Marsh St #202 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo

Luxury Executive Residence with Private Rooftop Deck

431 Marsh St #202, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor

2 beds

2.5 baths

$4,800

Brizzolara 690 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Brizzolara 690

690 Brizzolara St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,600–$1,650

3240 Broad Street #200 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

3240 Broad Street #200

3240 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Couper 599 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Couper 599

599 Couper Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$2,000

Graves 650 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Graves 650

650 Graves Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,500–$2,200

0054 677 Branch #A F - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

0054 677 Branch #A F

677 Branch St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

1778 Vicente Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

1778 Vicente Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave

3 beds

2 baths

$3,900

$3,600

Price drop

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1946 Lima Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

3 beds

1 bath

$3,600

Chorro & Mill - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.1

Very good

Chorro & Mill

Chorro & Mill, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

0020 190 California Blv - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

0020 190 California Blv

190 California Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

2389 Lawton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

Meadow Park 2bd/2bath Detached House

2389 Lawton Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$3,600

$3,450

Price drop

Foothill 1025 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Foothill 1025

1025 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

506 High St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

506 High St

506 High St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Dishwasher | Oven

1 bed

1 bath

$2,450

940 Santa Rosa St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

940 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$3,900

0115 3350 Bullock - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

0115 3350 Bullock

3350 Bullock Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,950

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Updated: September 22, 2026

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San Luis Obispo, CA apartments for rent

Renting in San Luis Obispo, CA at a glance

As of today, San Luis Obispo's median rent price is $2,800 per month, which is up 17%, or $400, compared to last year.

Median rent

$2,800

YoY change

+17%

+$400/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

145

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$2,800+17%
1 bedroom$1,950N/A
2 bedroom$2,575−5%
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Local insights: What it's like to live in San Luis Obispo, CA

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the average rent in San Luis Obispo, CA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in San Luis Obispo average around $2,010/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,820/month.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA?

October offers the lowest rents in San Luis Obispo, running about 11% below January's peak pricing. This seasonal pattern makes fall apartment hunting more budget-friendly than winter months.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in San Luis Obispo, CA?

Based on Zumper's current listings, 15% of San Luis Obispo rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 42 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 283 units.

Are utilities usually included in rent in San Luis Obispo, CA?

In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are rare in San Luis Obispo, appearing in just 0.04% of apartments, with studios leading at 0.08% of available units.

Methodology: How we got this data

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 2026 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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