Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Cal Poly, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Margarita
$3,000/mo
43%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Margarita is $3,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Margarita
139
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santa Margarita rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cal Poly, CA
Average rent prices in Santa Margarita have increased by 43% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Cal Poly, CA
Rent prices in Santa Margarita vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Margarita is $2,372, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Margarita run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,875 | - |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,025 | - | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | - | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | - | 38% | |
4 bedroom | $4,950 | - | 219% |
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 Cal Poly, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,372 | - | 16% | |
Condos | $3,500 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,900 | - | 15% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,875
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,025
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last year
38%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last year
219%
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 Cal Poly, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,372
Last year
16%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last year
15%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cal Poly, 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.
Discover rentals in Cal Poly, CA
5d+ ago
1050 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1 bed
1 bath
$599–$899
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.Apartment for rent
19h ago
740 W Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1–5 beds
2–3 baths
$850–$5,995
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1340 Taft St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
4 beds
2 baths
$1,550–$6,400
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1121 Montalban St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
5 beds
3 baths
$10,000
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
5 beds
2 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
5 beds
2 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
4d ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
5 beds
2 baths
$7,500
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 Jul 6
2d ago
3110 Duncan Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Studio
1 bath
$2,295–$2,495
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1271 Murray Ave #B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
2 baths
$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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
23h ago
2043 Cypress St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Studio
1 bath
$2,300
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
550 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,350
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1271 Murray Ave #B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
2 baths
$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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
1025 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
350 Pismo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
1328 Descanso St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
Price dropped $200Fees 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 Nov 15
4d ago
176 Stenner St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Studio
1 bath
$1,755–$1,775
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo
2 beds
2 baths
$2,520
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
690 Brizzolara St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,600–$1,650
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
3240 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cal Poly, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Santa Margarita rental market.
How much is rent in Santa Margarita?
The average rent in Santa Margarita is $3,000 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Margarita?
Average rent prices in Santa Margarita have increased by 43% since last year.
How does Santa Margarita rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Margarita is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Santa Margarita?
To comfortably afford rent in Santa Margarita, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/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).