Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 21, 2026
Last updated on February 21, 2026
Last updated on February 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Luis Obispo, CA is $3,150. This is +66%, or $1,250, higher than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Luis Obispo, CA is $3,150. This is +66%, or $1,250, 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 increased by 15% in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA costs about $1,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,700. Houses for rent in San Luis Obispo, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,962.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,972 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 6% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 5% | 3% | |
Studio | $1,860 | 3% | 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 | $2,400 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,475 | 26% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,962 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,860
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,972
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
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
$2,400
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,475
Last 30 days
26%
Houses
Average rent
$4,962
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
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
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Luis Obispo, CA is 14% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.
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4d ago
1050 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$579–$1,425
Apartment for rent
1d ago
572 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,200
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1121 Montalban St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$1,675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1340 Phillips Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11343 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo
1256 Galleon Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
18h ago
530 Buchon St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1630 Higuera St & Grove St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
3h ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
5 beds
2 baths
$12,500
House 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
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
$17,000
$10,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 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
4 beds
2 baths
$8,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
4 beds
2 baths
$7,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
4 beds
2 baths
$7,800
House for rent
2d ago
3110 Duncan Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,195–$2,695
Apartment for rent
48m ago
1704 Tonini Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,275–$2,725
Apartment for rent
3h ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
4 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
3h ago
Townhouse for rent in San Luis Obispo
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo
603 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
$3,050
Price drop
Condo for rent
7h ago
60 Casa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
2 baths
$3,395
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1100 Leff St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,945
Apartment for rent
20h ago
500 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1252 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$3,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2356 2320, 2338, 2356 Bushnell Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
674 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
3 beds
2 baths
$4,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1127 George St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
3 beds
3 baths
$4,177
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1630 Higuera St & Grove St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
1037 Southwood Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
4d ago
677 Morro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo
1133 Laurel Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
20h ago
500 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275–$2,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1301 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700–$2,400
Apartment for rent
3h ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
5 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
3h ago
Townhouse for rent in San Luis Obispo
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
3h ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
3h ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
5 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
4h ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent