Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Average rent in
Morro Bay, CA

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morro Bay, CA is $2,000. This is +5%, or $100, higher than the national average.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,000

decreased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

28

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morro Bay, CA is $2,000. This is +5%, or $100, higher than the national average.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

18%
56%
21%
5%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

61%
39%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Morro Bay, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Morro Bay, CA have decreased by 5% in the last month and have decreased by 10% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Morro Bay, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Morro Bay, CA is $1,725. A 1-bedroom apartment in Morro Bay, CA costs about $1,900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,950. Houses for rent in Morro Bay, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,487

11%

15%

3 bedroom

$4,200

12%

40%

4 bedroom

$6,250

No Change

11%

Studio

$1,860

1%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,860

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,487

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

40%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,250

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Morro Bay, 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.

Compare rent prices in Morro Bay, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Morro Bay, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arroyo Grande, CA.

Morro Bay

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morro Bay, CA is 31% lower than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

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1d ago

8.3

Very good

1125 Monterey LLC

1125 Monterey Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$1,700

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1d ago

8.5

Very good

LSLEA3260

3260 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442

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1 bath

$1,700–$1,975

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