Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Atascadero, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Atascadero

$2,200/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Atascadero is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Atascadero

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Atascadero rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Atascadero run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,167.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,912

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,200

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

12%

4 bedroom

$6,197

No Change

134%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,912

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,197

Last year

134%

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$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
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

3h ago

8.9

Very good

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Casa Grande

9300 El Bordo Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422

1–3 beds

1 bath

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

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

0123 11145-11215 El Camino Real

11145 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
9339 Musselman Dr #31 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Atascadero

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedroom Apartment - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

2 Bedroom Apartment

6305 Marchant Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Atascadero?

Average rent prices in Atascadero have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Atascadero rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Atascadero is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Atascadero, with rents running about 20% lower than the August peak season.

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