San Luis Obispo, CA rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,800.
$2,800
-$50
-$300
198
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $9,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 2 |
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 8 |
| $1,700 | 7 |
| $1,800 | 8 |
| $1,900 | 17 |
| $2,000 | 12 |
| $2,100 | 9 |
| $2,200 | 15 |
| $2,300 | 14 |
| $2,400 | 15 |
| $2,500 | 10 |
| $2,600 | 10 |
| $2,700 | 10 |
| $2,800 | 9 |
| $2,900 | 11 |
| $3,000 | 4 |
| $3,100 | 5 |
| $3,200 | 10 |
| $3,300 | 5 |
| $3,400 | 4 |
| $3,500 | 9 |
| $3,600 | 10 |
| $3,700 | 6 |
| $3,800 | 6 |
| $3,900 | 7 |
| $4,000 | 5 |
| $4,100 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 4 |
| $4,300 | 4 |
| $4,400 | 5 |
| $4,500 | 4 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 4 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 4 |
| $5,000+ | 25 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $300 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Feb | $3,000 | $3,250 |
| Mar | $2,995 | $2,995 |
| Apr | $2,790 | $2,995 |
| May | $2,800 | $2,975 |
| Jun | $2,900 | $2,750 |
| Jul | $2,800 | $2,900 |
| Aug | $3,000 | $2,800 |
| Sep | $3,200 | No data |
| Oct | $3,250 | No data |
| Nov | $2,850 | No data |
| Dec | $2,919 | No data |
Market temperature
The San Luis Obispo, CA rental market temperature is WARM. 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 San Luis Obispo, CA is 33% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in San Luis Obispo, CA?
The average rent in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,800.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Houses in San Luis Obispo, CA rent between $700 - $9,000 with an average rent of $2,800.
3. How has the rent in San Luis Obispo, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in San Luis Obispo, CA decreased by $300
4. How much has the rent in San Luis Obispo, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in San Luis Obispo, CA decreased by $50
5. How many available rentals are there in San Luis Obispo, CA?
There are currently 198 rentals available in San Luis Obispo, CA.
6. How do rent prices in San Luis Obispo, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,800 — 33.33% higher the national average of $2,100.