What is the average apartment size in Arroyo Grande?

The average size for a Arroyo Grande, CA apartment is 602 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Arroyo Grande?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Arroyo Grande is $1,928 per month, a 4.43% increase from last years average of $1,846.

What is the average apartment size in Arroyo Grande?

The typical apartment in Arroyo Grande offers about 602 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Arroyo Grande, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Arroyo Grande?

The typical rent budget in Arroyo Grande ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 85% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Arroyo Grande?

In Arroyo Grande, 38% of households rent while 62% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Arroyo Grande is $1,928, a 4.43% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,846.

One-bedroom apartments provide 621 square feet for $1,942, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Arroyo Grande, CA

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,928	602 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,942	621 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Arroyo Grande, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Arroyo Grande, CA have increased by 4.43% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,846 to $1,928.

What's the typical rent budget in Arroyo Grande, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Arroyo Grande, CA (85%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Arroyo Grande, CA?

2,891 or 38% of the households in Arroyo Grande, CA are renter-occupied while 4,775 or 62% are owner-occupied.

How Arroyo Grande Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Arroyo Grande	$1,928
Los Angeles	$2,740
San Francisco	$3,580
East Bay	$2,643
San Diego	$2,958
Long Beach	$2,645
Sacramento	$1,894
San Jose	$3,118
Oakland	$2,578
Tulare	$1,674
Santa Monica	$3,626
Santa Barbara, CA	$2,997
Santa Maria, CA	$2,293
Goleta, CA	$3,499
Lompoc, CA	$2,115
San Luis Obispo, CA	$2,879
Paso Robles, CA	$2,359
Atascadero, CA	$2,278
Solvang, CA	$2,552

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Arroyo Grande apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.