Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Average rent in
San Luis Obispo, CA

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.

$4.07

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,150

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

242

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$4.07

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
42%
27%
14%
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 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.

Rent comparables in
San Luis Obispo, CA

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%

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%

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$3,150
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,775
increased by46%

higher than the national median

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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The SLO Student Living Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

Apartment for rent

1d 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

9h ago

7.8

Very good

Montalban Student Housing Apartments

1121 Montalban St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,650–$1,675

Apartment for rent

0311 - 1340 Phillips & 660 Johnson - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

0311 - 1340 Phillips & 660 Johnson

1340 Phillips Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,895–$2,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

$2,150–$3,200

Apartment for rent

1256 Galleon Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in San Luis Obispo

Spacious 2BR/2BA Condo

1256 Galleon Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Condo for rent

Buchon, 530-538 - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.4

Very good

Buchon, 530-538

530 Buchon St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

Higuera & Grove, San Luis Obispo CA 93401 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Higuera & Grove, San Luis Obispo CA 93401

1630 Higuera St & Grove St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent