Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
California Polytechnic State (San Luis Obispo), CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in San Luis Obispo
$2,900/mo
38%vs previous year
The average rent in San Luis Obispo is $2,900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Luis Obispo
138
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Luis Obispo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in California Polytechnic State (San Luis Obispo), CA
Average rent prices in San Luis Obispo have increased by 38% 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
California Polytechnic State (San Luis Obispo), CA
Rent prices in San Luis Obispo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Luis Obispo is $2,225, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in San Luis Obispo run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,575.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 | - | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,925 | - |  16% | |
2 bedroom | $2,850 | - | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | - | 98% | |
4 bedroom | $4,400 | - | 197% |
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 California Polytechnic State (San Luis Obispo), CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,225 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,550 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,850 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
98%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last year
197%
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 California Polytechnic State (San Luis Obispo), CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,225
Condos
Average rent
$3,550
Houses
Average rent
$3,850
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
The table above reflects average rent prices in California Polytechnic State (San Luis Obispo), 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 California Polytechnic State (San Luis Obispo), CA
2d ago
1050 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1 bed
1 bath
$599–$899
Apartment for rent
2d ago
740 W Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1 bed
2–3 baths
$850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Luis Obispo
1697 Fixlini St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
1121 Montalban St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
4 beds
2 baths
$7,200
House for rent
1d ago
1340 Taft St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
4 beds
2 baths
$6,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
2279 San Luis Dr #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Sep 1
11h ago
3110 Duncan Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
2 baths
$3,320
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
4 beds
3 baths
$5,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,450
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1559 Royal Way #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
4 beds
2 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Aug 15
3d ago
522 Dana St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,575–$2,625
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1025 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
626 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
2 baths
$3,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1559 Royal Way #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
4 beds
2 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
735 735 & 745 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
3 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1025 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for California Polytechnic State (San Luis Obispo), CA
Quick answers to common questions about the San Luis Obispo rental market.
How much is rent in San Luis Obispo?
The average rent in San Luis Obispo is $2,900 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Luis Obispo?
Average rent prices in San Luis Obispo have increased by 38% since last year.
How does San Luis Obispo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Luis Obispo is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in San Luis Obispo?
To comfortably afford rent in San Luis Obispo, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/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).