Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Orcutt, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Orcutt

$3,022/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Orcutt is $3,022 per month as of May 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,072 more per month.

$2.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Orcutt

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Orcutt 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

Rent trends in Orcutt, CA

Average rent prices in Orcutt have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Orcutt, CA

Rent prices in Orcutt vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Orcutt is $2,249, whereas a house costs $3,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Orcutt run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,430

5%

24%

1 bedroom

$2,000

6%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,795

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$3,197

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$4,200

34%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,430

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,197

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

34%

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

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

Orcutt

Median rent price$3,022
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Orcutt, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

Discover rentals in Orcutt, CA

241 E Rice Ranch Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Highlands condo for rent in Orcutt

Small Bedroom and Bathroom

241 E Rice Ranch Rd, Orcutt, CA 93455

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Orcutt

4168 Woodland St #C, Orcutt, CA 93455

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Condo for rent

Available May 22

521 E Rice Ranch Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Highlands condo for rent in Orcutt

Condo for rent

465 Stansbury Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foxenwood house for rent in Orcutt

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Orcutt, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Orcutt rental market.

How much is rent in Orcutt?

The average rent in Orcutt is $3,022 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Orcutt?

Average rent prices in Orcutt have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Orcutt rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Orcutt is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,072 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Orcutt?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Orcutt are Rice Ranch ($2,095/mo), Evergreen Acres ($2,199/mo), and Elkhorn ($2,249/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Orcutt?

To comfortably afford rent in Orcutt, you'd need to earn approximately $121,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Orcutt?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Orcutt, CA is $2,275, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $2,519.

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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