Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Atascadero, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Atascadero

$2,225/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Atascadero is $2,225 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.

$2.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Atascadero

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Atascadero rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Atascadero, CA

Average rent prices in Atascadero have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Atascadero, CA

Rent prices in Atascadero vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Atascadero is $1,992, whereas a house costs $2,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Atascadero run $1,945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,010.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

27%

39%

1 bedroom

$2,022

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,225

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,900

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,920

15%

49%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,022

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,920

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

49%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Atascadero, 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 Atascadero, CA compare to other cities?

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

Atascadero

Median rent price$2,225
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Atascadero, CA is 19% lower than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

Discover rentals in Atascadero, CA

Casa Grande - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Casa Grande

9300 El Bordo Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422

1–3 beds

1 bath

Call for price

Apartment for rent

Call

0123 11145-11215 El Camino Real - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.6

Very good

0123 11145-11215 El Camino Real

11145 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800–$1,900

Apartment for rent

1274 El Camino Real - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Atascadero

House for rent

Available May 1

R6690N - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

R6690N

6690 Navajoa Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Atascadero, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Atascadero rental market.

How much is rent in Atascadero?

The average rent in Atascadero is $2,225 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Atascadero?

Average rent prices in Atascadero have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Atascadero rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Atascadero is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Atascadero?

To comfortably afford rent in Atascadero, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Atascadero?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Atascadero average around $1,940/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,140/month.

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).

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