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

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.

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

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.

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

Yes, there are pet-friendly apartments in San Luis Obispo, CA, with 19.45% of listings being pet-friendly.

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

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.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo, CA

56 rentals available

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5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

The SLO Student Living Apartments

1050 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable | Microwave

1–2 beds

1 bath

$599–$999

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

871 Buchon St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | Oven | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

3d ago

7.6

Very good

0350 1814 Osos St.

1814 Osos St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

2 baths

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in San Luis Obispo

680 Chorro St #22, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Condo for rent

3d ago

8.3

Very good

572 E Foothill LLC

572 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,600–$2,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Foothill 1025

1025 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$599–$999

1050 E Foothill Blvd

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$3,300

3122 Rockview Pl

4d ago

8.5

Very good

1312 Broad

1312 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 11

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

0044 885-897 Leff Street

885 Leff St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.5

Very good

1614 Santa Rosa Street

1614 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

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$2,200

183 Stenner St

$2,200

1025 E Foothill Blvd

$2,250

1220 Southwood Dr

$2,250

1312 Broad St

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

880 Leff St.

880 Leff St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

805 Boysen Square

805 Boysen Ave #14, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

607 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

$2,500

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

0146 1611, 1613 Garden St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

0146 1611, 1613 Garden St.

1613 1611, 1613 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

0053 2935 Augusta #1-8

2935 Augusta St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in San Luis Obispo

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Condo for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Very good

Hillrise 480

Hillrise 480, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

Hillrise 480 - 480.10

480 N Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,650

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

3D tour

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

3122 Rockview Place

3122 Rockview Pl, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

1411 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

Single Family Residence - San Luis Obispo, CA

961 W Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable | Storage | High ceilings

3 beds

1 bath

$3,375

House for rent

3d ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

1824 Nipomo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | In-unit laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$3,695

$3,595

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

1321 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$3,600

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

515 Mitchell Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | In-unit laundry

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,600

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in San Luis Obispo

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$4,095

$3,700

Price drop

Condo for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

2537 Greta Pl, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

1 bath

$3,750

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

276 Daly Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable | In-unit laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$4,200

$3,800

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

361 La Canada Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable | In-unit laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$4,000

$3,800

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

209 Jeffrey Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$4,200

$3,800

Price drop

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in San Luis Obispo

817 Coriander Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

3.5 baths

$3,800

Condo for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

42 El Mirador Ct, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$3,900

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in San Luis Obispo

1106 Tiburon Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Microwave

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,900

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

1388 Cavalier Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$3,950

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

1545 Descanso St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable

4 beds

2 baths

$4,400

$4,200

Price drop

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

1802 Lima Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$4,200

House for rent

Available Mar 26

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

3d ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

585 Bluerock Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | Dishwasher | Air conditioning

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,500

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

1662 La Vineda Ct, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | Garage parking | Storage

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,800

House for rent

Available Jul 15

Top amenities

High Ceilings

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

3180 Calle Jazmin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$4,800

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

2701 Meadow St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable | In-unit laundry

4 beds

3 baths

$5,200

$4,800

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

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

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

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$4,900

House for rent

Available Jul 2

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

1148 Atascadero St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$5,000

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

445 Crestmont Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Affordable

4 beds

2.5 baths

$5,750

$5,000

Price drop

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

577 Princeton Pl, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable | Dishwasher | Fireplace

5 beds

2 baths

$5,500

$5,000

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 11

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

$5,000 - Brand New 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House In San Luis Obispo With Great Amenities

352 E Foothill Blvd #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$5,200

$5,000

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

1331 Avalon St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

5 beds

2 baths

$5,600

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

567 Hathway Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable

5 beds

2 baths

$6,000

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in San Luis Obispo

561 Luneta Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Affordable

6 beds

3 baths

$6,850

House for rent

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