Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Arroyo Grande, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Arroyo Grande

$3,312/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arroyo Grande is $3,312 per month as of June 2026. This is 70% above the national average rent, or $1,362 more per month.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arroyo Grande

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arroyo Grande rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Arroyo Grande, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Arroyo Grande, CA

Average rent prices in Arroyo Grande have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Arroyo Grande, CA

Rent prices in Arroyo Grande vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arroyo Grande is $2,450, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Arroyo Grande run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$2,195

4%

14%

1 bedroom

$2,200

3%

19%

2 bedroom

$2,775

5%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,995

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$5,200

11%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,775

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

31%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Arroyo Grande, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Arroyo Grande, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Arroyo Grande and Atascadero by all bedroom counts and property types.

Arroyo Grande

Median rent price$3,312
increased by70%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arroyo Grande, CA is 58% higher than the median rent in Atascadero, CA.

Discover rentals in Arroyo Grande, CA

3899  128 S. Rena, #1-6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

3899 128 S. Rena, #1-6

128 S Rena St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

Aspen 240 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Aspen 240

240 Aspen St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent

Ash 1158 - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8

Very good

Ash 1158

1158 Ash St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

992 Fair Oaks Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Arroyo Grande

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Arroyo Grande, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Arroyo Grande rental market.

How much is rent in Arroyo Grande?

The average rent in Arroyo Grande is $3,312 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arroyo Grande?

Average rent prices in Arroyo Grande have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Arroyo Grande rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arroyo Grande is 70% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,362 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Arroyo Grande?

To comfortably afford rent in Arroyo Grande, you'd need to earn approximately $133,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Arroyo Grande