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Studio
1 bath
$2,295
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17h ago
522 Dana St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,675
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
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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
$2,000–$2,275
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2d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,755–$1,775
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900–$2,100
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2d ago
1127 Walnut St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
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2d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
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Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,200–$2,400
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100–$3,175
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
3 baths
$5,650
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5d+ ago
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5 beds
3 baths
$4,950
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2 beds
2 baths
$2,520
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,250
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$4,025
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4h ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,600
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The average rent in San Luis Obispo, as of August 2026, is down 3.93% compared to last month but up 6.33% year-over-year.Track prices
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4h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
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4h ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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8h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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9h ago
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3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,250
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9h ago
3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,950–$4,250
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10h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,700
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11h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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12h ago
3 beds
1 bath
$3,100
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12h ago
284 N Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,300
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14h ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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14h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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14h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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14h ago
2120 Santa Barbara Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
Studio
1 bath
$2,625–$2,825
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14h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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15h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
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15h ago
3–4 beds
1–2 baths
$3,650–$4,250
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16h ago
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,950–$3,850
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16h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
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22h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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1d ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
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1d ago
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,250
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1d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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1d ago
1 bed
2 baths
$1,100
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
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1d ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
Garage parking | Fireplace | Outdoor space
4 beds
2.5 baths
$10,000
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1d ago
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Studio
1 bath
$2,700
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Available Sep 16
1d ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$3,000
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1d ago
740 W Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave
5 beds
2 baths
$3,750
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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1d ago
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1528 Mill St #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
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Available Aug 1
1d ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
$4,200
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1d ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
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Available Sep 10
2d ago
4 beds
2 baths
$6,400
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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