Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 7, 2026

Average rent in
San Luis Obispo, CA

Last updated on April 7, 2026

Last updated on April 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Luis Obispo, CA is $3,200. This is +67%, or $1,284, higher than the national average.

$4.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,200

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

246

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Luis Obispo, CA is $3,200. This is +67%, or $1,284, higher than the national average.

$4.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
43%
29%
11%
12%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA costs about $2,075 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,800. Houses for rent in San Luis Obispo, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,000

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$4,200

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$6,800

3%

17%

Studio

$1,850

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

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$3,200
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Luis Obispo, CA is 10% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

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The SLO Student Living Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.2

Very good

The SLO Student Living Apartments

1050 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$579–$1,425

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1d ago

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3265 Lavender Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

2 beds

3 baths

$1,500

Condo for rent

4d 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

Montalban Student Housing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

Montalban Student Housing Apartments

1121 Montalban St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650–$1,675

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14h ago

8.6

Very good

0311 - 1340 Phillips & 660 Johnson

1340 Phillips Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,995–$2,400

Apartment for rent

324 N Chorro Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

324 N Chorro Street

324 N Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.5

Very good

Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments

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

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,200–$3,200

Apartment for rent

1109 Pismo Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1109 Pismo Street

1109 Pismo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent