Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Nipomo, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Nipomo

$3,187/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nipomo is $3,187 per month as of September 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,287 more per month.

$2.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nipomo

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nipomo rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Nipomo, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Nipomo, CA

Average rent prices in Nipomo have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Nipomo, CA

Rent prices in Nipomo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nipomo is $2,257, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Nipomo run $1,796 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

78%

2 bedroom

$2,492

15%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,295

10%

16%

4 bedroom

$3,997

3%

48%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

78%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,492

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,997

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

48%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Nipomo, 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 Nipomo, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Nipomo and Arroyo Grande by all bedroom counts and property types.

Nipomo

Median rent price$3,187
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nipomo, CA is 23% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

Discover rentals in Nipomo, CA

450 Avenida De Socios - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Nipomo

521 Adina Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Nipomo

125 Finnians Way - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Nipomo

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Frequently asked questions for Nipomo, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Nipomo rental market.

How much is rent in Nipomo?

The average rent in Nipomo is $3,187 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nipomo?

Average rent prices in Nipomo have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Nipomo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nipomo is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,287 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Nipomo?

To comfortably afford rent in Nipomo, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/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).

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