Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Nipomo, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Nipomo

$2,750/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nipomo is $2,750 per month as of July 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $820 more per month.

$2.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nipomo

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nipomo rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Nipomo, CA

Average rent prices in Nipomo have increased by 30% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 $2,378, whereas a house costs $3,287. 1-bedroom apartments in Nipomo run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,265.

Listings

Studio

$1,385

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,938

9%

-

2 bedroom

$2,625

10%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,995

19%

18%

4 bedroom

$4,200

No Change

48%

Studio

Average rent

$1,385

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,938

Last 30 days

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,625

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

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$2,750
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nipomo, CA is equal to 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

Condo for rent

Available Jul 13

515 Misty View Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Nipomo

House for rent

Available Aug 10

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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 $2,750 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nipomo?

Average rent prices in Nipomo have increased by 30% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Nipomo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nipomo is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $820 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 $110,000/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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