Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 1, 2025

Average rent in
San Luis Obispo, CA

Last updated on October 1, 2025

Last updated on October 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,400. This is +22%, or $426, higher than the national average.

$3.36

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,400

decreased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

105

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,400. This is +22%, or $426, higher than the national average.

$3.36

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
68%
20%
4%
2%
$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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $2,247. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA costs about $1,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,400. Houses for rent in San Luis Obispo, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,595.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$2,600

4%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,800

11%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,500

6%

2%

Studio

$2,047

1%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,047

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

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.

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$2,400
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Luis Obispo, CA is 17% lower than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

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6.5

Good

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1 bed

1 bath

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8.8

Very good

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4 beds

2 baths

$1,550

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5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

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572 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,600–$2,200

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1d ago

8.5

Very good

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577 Couper Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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–$3,500

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0044 885-897 Leff Street - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.6

Very good

0044 885-897 Leff Street

885 Leff St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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