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Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo, CA

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722 Boysen Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

$2,000

Price drop

2804 Augusta Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

2804 Augusta Street

2804 Augusta St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

0312 740 W. Foothill - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

2537 Greta Pl - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

2537 Greta Pl, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$3,100

The SLO Student Living Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

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

2d ago

7.9

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

$3,500

124 Fontana - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

124 Fontana

124 Fontana Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,800–$3,200

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

2d 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

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1690 Phillips Ln - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

1690 Phillips Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Hardwood floor | Outdoor space

4 beds

2 baths

$7,200

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

2d 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

$2,450–$2,495

1314 Palm - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

1314 Palm

1314 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,200–$2,400

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791 Orcutt Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

1109 Pismo Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1109 Pismo Street

1109 Pismo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Dishwasher | Oven

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$2,100–$4,000

1820 San Luis Ranch Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

1820 San Luis Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395

298 Country Club Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,950

1363 Avalon - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1363 Avalon

1363 Avalon St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Dishwasher | Outdoor space

3 beds

2 baths

$3,800

3816 Hatchery Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in San Luis Obispo

Gorgeous 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhome in Righetti Ranch

3816 Hatchery Ln #1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,500

Vinifera - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d 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

3d 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

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1271 Murray Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

Spacious 2BR/2BA Near Sierra Vista Medical Center

1271 Murray Ave #B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Assigned parking | Hardwood floor | Outdoor space

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

344 340, 342, and 344 Graves Avenue ##342 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

245 Higuera St #210 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

245 Higuera Street - 210

245 Higuera St #210, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

3 beds

2 baths

$3,950

LSHALJ710 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.1

Very good

LSHALJ710

710 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

1347 Madonna Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

$4,250 - Clean 3 Bed 2 Bath House - Plenty of Parking

1347 Madonna Rd #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$4,250

Montalban Student Housing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Montalban Student Housing Apartments

1121 Montalban St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

3240 Broad Street #200 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Couper 599

599 Couper Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$2,000

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1010 Rimrock Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

0054 677 Branch #A F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

0054 677 Branch #A F

677 Branch St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

857 Mill St #857M - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

Chorro & Mill - 857M

857 Mill St #857M, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Central heat | Controlled access | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Chorro & Mill - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

5d+ 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

Foothill 1025 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

541 Highland Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

541 Highland Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave

5 beds

2 baths

$6,000

$4,500

Price drop

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680 Chorro St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo

680 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

1697 Fixlini St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in San Luis Obispo

Charming 2 Bed Townhouse in San Luis Obispo - $3200 - CA

1697 Fixlini St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

304 La Canada Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

$4,100 - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House In San Luis Obispo With Great Amenities

304 La Canada Dr #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Outdoor space

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

2389 Lawton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

59 Los Palos Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

59 Los Palos Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Garage parking | Swimming pool | On-site management

3 beds

2 baths

$3,900

$3,500

Price drop

37 El Mirador Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

37 El Mirador Ct, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

3 beds

2 baths

$3,600

$3,350

Price drop

570 Peach St ##11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo

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

2 beds

2 baths

$2,950

3591 Sacramento Dr #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,050

$3,750

Price drop

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1778 Vicente Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

365 N Chorro St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,795

1239 E Foothill Blvd ##104 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo

1239 E Foothill Blvd ##104, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Central heat

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,980

42 El Mirador Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

3287 Broad St #3287A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

Broad 3281-87 - 3287.A

3287 Broad St #3287A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Balcony | Ceiling fan | Carpet

Studio

1 bath

$1,850

1561 Royal Way #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

BRAND NEW ADU - ADDED TO BACK YARD BY LAGUNA LAKE --BIG, BIG BEDROOMS !!

1561 Royal Way #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,900

544 Higuera St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

544 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

On-site management | Business center | Outdoor space

Studio

0 baths

$2,500

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Updated: September 17, 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

143

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$2,800+17%
1 bedroom$1,925N/A
2 bedroom$2,600−5%
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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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