Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 16, 2025

Average rent in
San Luis Obispo, CA

Last updated on November 16, 2025

Last updated on November 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,550. This is +33%, or $630, higher than the national average.

$3.28

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,550

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

99

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,550. This is +33%, or $630, higher than the national average.

$3.28

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
64%
20%
3%
8%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

59%
41%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
San Luis Obispo, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Luis Obispo, CA have increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
San Luis Obispo, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA costs about $1,975 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,600. Houses for rent in San Luis Obispo, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,975

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,650

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,872

20%

2%

4 bedroom

$7,150

1%

91%

Studio

$1,975

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,872

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

91%

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.

Compare rent prices in San Luis Obispo, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in San Luis Obispo, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arroyo Grande, CA.

San Luis Obispo

Median rent price$2,550
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Luis Obispo, CA is 15% lower than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

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The SLO Student Living Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.5

Good

The SLO Student Living Apartments

1050 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

1 bed

1 bath

$579–$829

Apartment for rent

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3d ago

8.8

Very good

ICON SLO

1340 Taft St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

4 beds

2 baths

$1,550

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.3

Very good

572 E Foothill LLC

572 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,600–$2,200

Apartment for rent

570 Peach St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo

570 Peach St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

2 beds

2 baths

$1,700

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Couper 577 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Couper 577

577 Couper Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

1106 Oceanaire Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Condo for rent

Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments

11343 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,050–$3,300

Apartment for rent

0044 885-897 Leff Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

0044 885-897 Leff Street

885 Leff St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent