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Foothill Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.1

Very good

Foothill Gardens Apartments

1301 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100–$2,200

Connect SLO - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Connect SLO

3110 Duncan Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher

Studio

1 bath

$2,495–$2,595

Broad, 880-888 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.5

Very good

Broad, 880-888

880 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$3,500

550 Hathaway Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

5d+ 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

Roundhouse Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Roundhouse Place

2200 Emily St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Ceiling fan

Studio

1 bath

$1,950

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
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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
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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

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2132 Price St - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

3 beds

2 baths

$4,025

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

28 S Tassajara Dr - Photo 1 of 1

6m ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

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

5 beds

2 baths

$3,500

Foothill 550, 554, 556 - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.6

Very good

Foothill 550, 554, 556

556 550, 554, 556 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

3–4 beds

1–2 baths

$3,000–$3,600

3680 Broad St #203 - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

In-unit laundry | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5h 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

555 Westmont - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.3

Very good

555 Westmont

555 Westmont Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

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805 Madonna Rd #204 - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo

$2,875 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom partially furnished Condo In San Luis Obispo

805 Madonna Rd #204, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

2 beds

2 baths

$2,875

0312 740 W. Foothill - Photo 1 of 1

22h 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

de Tolosa Ranch Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

7.9

Very good

de Tolosa Ranch Apartments

1704 Tonini Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center

1 bed

1 bath

$2,325

Price drop

4060 Righetti Ranch Rd - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

4060 Righetti Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Dishwasher

3 beds

3 baths

$4,200

1144 Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Townhouse for rent in San Luis Obispo

1144 Walnut St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

0035  1626 Osos Street - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.6

Very good

0035 1626 Osos Street

1626 Osos St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

College Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.5

Very good

College Gardens Apartments

284 N Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

The SLO Student Living Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.2

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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1730 Johnson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

1730 Johnson Ave

1730 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

124 Fontana - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

124 Fontana

124 Fontana Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,800–$3,200

0153  1196 Foothill Blvd. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

0153 1196 Foothill Blvd.

1196 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

0163  735 & 745 Grand Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

$2,700–$2,795

1321 Madonna Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

791 Orcutt Road - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

791 Orcutt Road

791 Orcutt Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In-unit laundry | Fitness center | Storage

3 beds

3 baths

$3,850

4375 Rustic Way #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

4375 Rustic Way #1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

4 beds

3.5 baths

$5,900

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

$3,200

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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 | Air conditioning | Fitness center

Studio

1 bath

$2,150–$2,200

Price drop

1750 Prefumo Canyon Rd #55 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,675

3591 Sacramento Dr #20 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,500

Montalban Student Housing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

Montalban Student Housing Apartments

1121 Montalban St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Brizzolara 690 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Brizzolara 690

690 Brizzolara St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,600

3240 Broad Street #200 - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Couper 599

599 Couper Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$2,000

905 Madonna Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

905 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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743 Buchon St #C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

Lovely Victorian Studio near downtown

743 Buchon St #C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

On-site laundry | Carpet | Business center

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

743 Buchon St #F - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

Lovely Victorian Studio near Downtown

743 Buchon St #F, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Business center

1 bed

1 bath

$1,675

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

1109 Pismo Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

1109 Pismo Street

1109 Pismo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Dishwasher | Oven

4 beds

2 baths

$3,500

1018 Islay St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

1018 Islay Street - 1

1018 Islay St #1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

3 beds

2 baths

$4,300

Vinifera - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

Vinifera

1220 Sponza Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

3 beds

2 baths

$3,650

1855 Huasna Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

AVAILABLE OCTOBER - San Luis Obispo 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Home

1855 Huasna Dr #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Outdoor space

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,900

1010 Rimrock Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Luis Obispo

AVAILABLE NOW - 1 Bed/1 Bath SLO ADU WITH A VIEW

1010 Rimrock Ln #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100

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Updated: October 7, 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 $2,895 per month, which is up 21%, or $495, compared to last year.

Median rent

$2,895

YoY change

+21%

+$495/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

142

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$2,895+21%
1 bedroom$1,975N/A
2 bedroom$2,547−2%
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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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