What is the average apartment size in Atascadero?

The average size for a Atascadero, CA apartment is 915 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 Atascadero?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Atascadero is $2,278 per month, a 5.55% increase from last years average of $2,158.

What is the average apartment size in Atascadero?

The typical apartment in Atascadero offers about 915 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Atascadero, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Atascadero?

The typical rent budget in Atascadero ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 70% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Atascadero?

In Atascadero, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Atascadero is $2,278, a 5.55% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,158.

Two-beedroom units at $2,210 offer 903 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,219 sq ft) for $3,025, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Atascadero, CA

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,278	915 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$2,210	903 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,025	1,219 sq. ft.

Atascadero, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Atascadero, CA have increased by 5.55% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,158 to $2,278.

What's the typical rent budget in Atascadero, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Atascadero, CA (70%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Atascadero, CA?

4,312 or 37% of the households in Atascadero, CA are renter-occupied while 7,198 or 63% are owner-occupied.

How Atascadero Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Atascadero	$2,278
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 Maria, CA	$2,293
Hanford, CA	$1,671
Lemoore, CA	$1,543
Lompoc, CA	$2,115
San Luis Obispo, CA	$2,879
Paso Robles, CA	$2,359
Arroyo Grande, CA	$1,928
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 Atascadero 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.