Morro Bay, CA rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Morro Bay, CA is $2,781.
$2,781
+$31
-$619
34
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,175 to $5,995.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 3 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 4 |
| $2,500 | 4 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 5 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 4 |
| $3,500 | 5 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $619 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,200 | $3,400 |
| Feb | $3,040 | $2,750 |
| Mar | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Apr | $2,400 | $3,000 |
| May | $2,900 | $3,000 |
| Jun | $3,400 | $2,950 |
| Jul | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Aug | $2,800 | $2,900 |
| Sep | $3,400 | No data |
| Oct | $3,500 | No data |
| Nov | $3,400 | No data |
| Dec | $3,400 | 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Morro Bay, CA is 32% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Morro Bay, CA?
The average rent in Morro Bay, CA is $2,781.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Morro Bay, CA?
Houses in Morro Bay, CA rent between $1,175 - $5,995 with an average rent of $2,781.
3. How has the rent in Morro Bay, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Morro Bay, CA decreased by $619
4. How much has the rent in Morro Bay, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Morro Bay, CA increased by $31
5. How many available rentals are there in Morro Bay, CA?
There are currently 34 rentals available in Morro Bay, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Morro Bay, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Morro Bay, CA is $2,781 — 32.43% higher the national average of $2,100.