Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 23, 2026
Average rent in
Morro Bay, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Morro Bay
$2,800/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Morro Bay is $2,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Morro Bay
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Morro Bay rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Morro Bay, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Morro Bay, CA
Average rent prices in Morro Bay have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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
Morro Bay, CA
Rent prices in Morro Bay vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Morro Bay is $2,225, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Morro Bay run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,755 | 7% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change |  6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,850 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 8% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $4,900 | No Change | 216% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Morro Bay, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,225 | No Change | 17% | |
Condos | $3,237 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,550 | 18% | 31% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,755
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,900
Last year
216%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Morro Bay, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,225
Last year
17%
Condos
Average rent
$3,237
Houses
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
31%
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.
How does rent in Morro Bay, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Morro Bay and Arroyo Grande by all bedroom counts and property types.
Morro Bay
47%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Morro Bay, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.
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1%$2,250
1%$1,245
8%$2,495
7%$2,012
1%$3,397
14%$2,825
1%$2,362
10%$2,950
14%$2,887
17%$2,395
4%$2,850
8%Discover rentals in Morro Bay, CA
3d ago
485 Shasta Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Price droppedFees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morro Bay
745 Pacific St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Price dropped $150Fees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
1135 Balboa St #NA, Morro Bay, CA 93442
3 beds
1 bath
$3,025
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
2670 Laurel Ave #NA, Morro Bay, CA 93442
3 beds
3 baths
$8,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
3 beds
3 baths
$8,500
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.House for rent
Available Jan 19
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Morro Bay
731 Piney Way #731, Morro Bay, CA 93442
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Nov 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
Studio
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.House for rent
3d ago
485 Shasta Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Price droppedFees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
1135 Balboa St #NA, Morro Bay, CA 93442
3 beds
1 bath
$3,025
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morro Bay
2300 Main St #4, Morro Bay, CA 93442
Studio
1 bath
$1,335
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
485 Shasta Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Price droppedFees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morro Bay
745 Pacific St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Price dropped $150Fees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
1040 Las Tunas St #NA, Morro Bay, CA 93442
2 beds
1 bath
$2,975
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morro Bay
2300 Main St #4, Morro Bay, CA 93442
Studio
1 bath
$1,335
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
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Frequently asked questions for Morro Bay, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Morro Bay rental market.
How much is rent in Morro Bay?
The average rent in Morro Bay is $2,800 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Morro Bay?
Average rent prices in Morro Bay have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does Morro Bay rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Morro Bay is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Morro Bay?
To comfortably afford rent in Morro Bay, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/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).