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Explore apartments for rent in San Luis Obispo, CA.
  • Roundhouse Place Ground Floor Studio Kitchen, WD in Hall Closet
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    2200 Emily Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    STUDIO $2,005
    2 BEDS $3,171
    3 BEDS $4,015
  • a living room with chairs and a table and a staircase
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    3110 Duncan Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    STUDIO $2,372
    1 BED $2,616+
    2 BEDS $3,389
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    835 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    STUDIO $1,649
    1 BED $2,455+
  • a large living room with a couch and tables
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    2240 Emily Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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San Luis Obispo, CA rent trends

Rental prices in San Luis Obispo, CA have decreased by 0.81% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,902 to $2,879.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,879.

Average rent in San Luis Obispo, CA

$2,879/mo San Luis Obispo, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,879.

    What's the typical rent budget in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    About 19% of apartment rents in San Luis Obispo, CA range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 28% of apartments. Around 24% of San Luis Obispo’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 1% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000. A share of 29% of apartment rentals in San Luis Obispo are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in San Luis Obispo, CA (29%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in San Luis Obispo, CA

    20 /100
    Car-Dependent
    51 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 20, Bike Score®: 51

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Renting a house in San Luis Obispo, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Houses for rent in San Luis Obispo, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

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