Morro Bay, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Morro Bay, CA?
Last updated June 2, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Morro Bay, CA is $2,800.
Average rent
$2,800
Month-over-month change
-$200
Year-over-year change
-$150
Available rentals
30
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,250 to $6,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 3 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 3 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 3 |
| $3,000 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $3,600 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 3 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $150 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,400 | $2,500 |
| Feb | $2,750 | $2,500 |
| Mar | $3,000 | $3,071 |
| Apr | $3,000 | $2,550 |
| May | $3,000 | $2,950 |
| Jun | $2,950 | $2,800 |
| Jul | $2,800 | No data |
| Aug | $2,900 | No data |
| Sep | $2,800 | No data |
| Oct | $2,750 | No data |
| Nov | $2,800 | No data |
| Dec | $2,650 | No data |
Market temperature
The Morro Bay, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Morro Bay, CA is 40% higher than the national average.
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