Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 1, 2026
Last updated on January 1, 2026
Last updated on January 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,600. This is +36%, or $693, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,600. This is +36%, or $693, 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 2% in the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,100 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 $4,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,050 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 3% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $6,975 | 8% | 14% | |
Studio | $1,959 | 1% | 7% |
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 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,959
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,975
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
14%
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
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
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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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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2d ago
1050 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1 bed
1 bath
$579–$829
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
572 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,830
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
2d ago
577 Couper Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
11343 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
421 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
2d ago
550 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
5 beds
2 baths
$9,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
4 beds
3 baths
$7,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
3 beds
3 baths
$6,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
2d ago
263 N Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,163–$4,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
60 Casa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1290 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo
2 beds
1 bath
$3,795
Apartment for rent
6h ago
2120 Santa Barbara Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,700–$3,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo
1622 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2048 Swazey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950–$3,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
791 Orcutt Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,775–$3,075
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1100 Leff St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,945–$5,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1290 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in San Luis Obispo
5 beds
2 baths
$9,250
House for rent
2d ago
566 Pacific St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
240 Sandercock St #A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 7
2d ago
500 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925–$1,975
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Woodside Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
550 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Luis Obispo
750 Chorro St #12, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
House for rent
Available Dec 22
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo
1533 El Tigre Ct #G, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Condo for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Luis Obispo
980 Islay St #980, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo
1750 Prefumo Canyon Road #69, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Dec 15
3d ago
416 Hathway Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
6m ago
555 Westmont Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
8h ago
3350 Bullock Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Woodside Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
699 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
577 Couper Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
690 Brizzolara St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,600–$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
11343 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$3,300
Apartment for rent