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Last updated on August 21, 2026
Average rent in
San Luis Obispo, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 21, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where San Luis Obispo rent stands today
San Luis Obispo, CA rent rose 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,700/month. Renters today are paying $77 more per month on average than last year, following a recent peak of $3,200/month in March 2026.
Compared to national trends
San Luis Obispo runs roughly 1.4× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros with a limited total rental inventory of 158 units.
Price ranges
Studio rents sit around $2,000/month and 1-bedrooms at $1,950/month, while 2-bedrooms reach $2,575/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $3,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms cost a median of $4,975/month.
Median rent
Median rent in San Luis Obispo
$2,700/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in San Luis Obispo is $2,700 per month as of August 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $775 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Luis Obispo
158
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Luis Obispo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in San Luis Obispo, CA
Average rent prices in San Luis Obispo have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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
San Luis Obispo, CA
Rent prices in San Luis Obispo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Luis Obispo is $2,250, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in San Luis Obispo run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 | 3% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 3% |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,575 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,950 | 2% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $4,975 | 3% | 8% |
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.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,797 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,975
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
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
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,797
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
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.
How does rent in San Luis Obispo, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande by all bedroom counts and property types.
San Luis Obispo
40%higher than the national median
30%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Luis Obispo, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,500
16%$2,200
12%$3,850
7%$2,750
4%$2,000
3%$2,350
6%$2,197
45%$2,862
22%$2,372
2%$2,840
19%$4,131
8%$2,297
21%Discover rentals in San Luis Obispo, CA
1d ago
1050 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$599–$1,475
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1814 Osos St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1 bed
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Condo for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo
45 Stenner St #H, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Apartment 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 24
4d ago
626 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
755 Chorro St #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
2800 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$3,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1314 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,200–$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
4 beds
3 baths
$5,650
House for rent
1h ago
2120 Santa Barbara Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Studio
1 bath
$2,350–$2,825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
791 Orcutt Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,750–$3,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1347 Madonna Rd #NA, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
3 beds
2 baths
$4,250
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
522 Dana St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,625
Apartment for rent
22h ago
740 W Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
5 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Apartment for rent
22h ago
677 Morro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
176 Stenner St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Studio
1 bath
$1,755–$1,775
Apartment for rent
23m ago
550 Hathway Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
3175 Camellia Ct, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5h ago
2935 Augusta St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for San Luis Obispo, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the San Luis Obispo rental market.
How much is rent in San Luis Obispo?
The average rent in San Luis Obispo is $2,700 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Luis Obispo?
Average rent prices in San Luis Obispo have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does San Luis Obispo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Luis Obispo is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in San Luis Obispo?
To comfortably afford rent in San Luis Obispo, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in San Luis Obispo?
October offers the lowest rents in San Luis Obispo, running about 11% below January's peak pricing. This seasonal pattern makes fall apartment hunting more budget-friendly than winter months.
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).