Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Morro Bay, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Morro Bay
$2,512/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Morro Bay is $2,512 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $612 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Morro Bay
9
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 5% 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
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 $3,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Morro Bay run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 |  7% | 58% | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 12% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 7% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $4,200 | No Change | - |
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 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,600 | 6% | - | |
Houses | $3,525 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
58%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
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 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,525
Last 30 days
9%
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
32%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Morro Bay, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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41%$2,825
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1%$2,750
21%$2,700
2%$2,395
21%$3,200
4%Discover rentals in Morro Bay, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
House for rent
4d ago
485 Shasta Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442
3 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
$2,975
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
2670 Laurel Ave #NA, Morro Bay, CA 93442
3 beds
3 baths
$8,500
House for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
3 beds
3 baths
$8,500
House for rent
Available Jan 19
5d+ ago
828 Napa Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morro Bay
1156 Market Ave #A, Morro Bay, CA 93442
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
$2,975
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
485 Shasta Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442
3 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
828 Napa Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
$2,975
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morro Bay
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
House for rent
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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 $2,512 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Morro Bay?
Average rent prices in Morro Bay have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Morro Bay rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Morro Bay is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $612 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 $101,000/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).