Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Nipomo, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Nipomo

$3,497/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nipomo is $3,497 per month as of October 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,597 more per month.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nipomo

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nipomo rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 8% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,821, whereas a house costs $3,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Nipomo run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,786

10%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,280

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$3,100

10%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,000

19%

45%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,786

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,280

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

45%

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$3,497
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nipomo, CA is 30% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

Discover rentals in Nipomo, CA

585 Highland Hills Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Nipomo

4 beds

3 baths

$3,200

Price dropped $300Fees 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.
503 Nazario Ct #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Nipomo

503 Nazario Court - 1

503 Nazario Ct #1, Nipomo, CA 93444

3 beds

2 baths

$3,400

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.
650 Camino Caballo - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Nipomo

3 beds

2 baths

$3,495

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.
125 Finnians Way - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Nipomo

4 beds

3 baths

$3,595

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.

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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 $3,497 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nipomo?

Average rent prices in Nipomo have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Nipomo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nipomo is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,597 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 $140,000/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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