Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Pismo Beach, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Pismo Beach

$2,840/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pismo Beach is $2,840 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $915 more per month.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pismo Beach

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pismo Beach rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Pismo Beach, CA

Average rent prices in Pismo Beach have increased by 51% 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 Pismo Beach, CA

Rent prices in Pismo Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pismo Beach is $2,549, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Pismo Beach run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,549.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

1%

-

1 bedroom

$2,250

3%

27%

2 bedroom

$2,594

8%

20%

3 bedroom

$4,100

4%

13%

4 bedroom

$4,300

No Change

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,594

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last year

25%

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

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

Pismo Beach

Median rent price$2,840
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pismo Beach, CA is 14% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

Discover rentals in Pismo Beach, CA

963 Skyline Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pismo Beach

963 Skyline Drive, Pismo Beach. Very quiet and private.

963 Skyline Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

House for rent

Available Aug 1

440 Solar Way #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Pismo Beach

3 beds

2 baths

$4,500

House for rent

Available Oct 1

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Frequently asked questions for Pismo Beach, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Pismo Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Pismo Beach?

The average rent in Pismo Beach is $2,840 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pismo Beach?

Average rent prices in Pismo Beach have increased by 51% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Pismo Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pismo Beach is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $915 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pismo Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Pismo Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Arroyo Grande