Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 7, 2026
Last updated on April 7, 2026
Last updated on April 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Luis Obispo, CA is $3,200. This is +67%, or $1,284, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Luis Obispo, CA is $3,200. This is +67%, or $1,284, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Luis Obispo, CA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA costs about $2,075 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,800. Houses for rent in San Luis Obispo, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,600.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,000 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,900 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $6,800 | 3% | 17% | |
Studio | $1,850 | 1% | 2% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,325 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in San Luis Obispo, 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.
Median rent prices in San Luis Obispo, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arroyo Grande, CA.
San Luis Obispo
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Luis Obispo, CA is 10% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.
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5h ago
1050 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$579–$1,425
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo
3265 Lavender Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
3 baths
$1,500
Condo for rent
4d ago
572 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1121 Montalban St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,675
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1340 Phillips Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
324 N Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
14h ago
11343 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1109 Pismo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
5 beds
3 baths
$12,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
5 beds
2 baths
$10,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
5 beds
4 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
152 Cuesta Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
5 beds
3 baths
$10,000
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo
4 beds
2 baths
$9,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
351 Ramona Dr #1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
4 beds
2 baths
$8,500
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
4 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
4 beds
2 baths
$7,900
House for rent
17h ago
1290 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1622 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$3,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3110 Duncan Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Studio
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
835 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Studio
1 bath
$2,050–$2,090
Apartment for rent
4h ago
550 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,250
Apartment for rent
18h ago
544 Pacific St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
22h ago
1220 Sponza Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
3 beds
2 baths
$4,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
500 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,975–$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1252 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,875–$3,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
738 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$3,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
5 beds
3 baths
$11,000
$8,500
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
1127 George St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
3 beds
3 baths
$4,177
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1814 Osos St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
4 beds
2 baths
$5,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
$3,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
3 beds
2 baths
$4,600
$4,500
Price drop
House for rent
18h ago
480 Kentucky St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1301 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725–$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
500 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1763 Santa Barbara Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
730 High St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Studio
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
530 Buchon St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300–$2,550
Apartment for rent
2h ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
2h ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
$2,250
Price drop
House for rent