Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Average rent in
Cal Poly, CA

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cal Poly, CA is $3,250. This is +71%, or $1,349, higher than the national average.

$4.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,250

increased by25%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

227

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cal Poly, CA is $3,250. This is +71%, or $1,349, higher than the national average.

$4.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
43%
27%
13%
12%
$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
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

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
Cal Poly, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Cal Poly, CA have increased by 25% in the last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

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

Rent comparables in
Cal Poly, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Cal Poly, CA is $2,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cal Poly, CA costs about $2,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,750. Houses for rent in Cal Poly, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,000

-

4%

2 bedroom

$2,875

-

6%

3 bedroom

$4,400

-

12%

4 bedroom

$7,100

-

10%

Studio

$1,850

-

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,100

Last year

10%

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.

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