Apartments in San Luis Obispo

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123 Casa St Unit A San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jul. 4, 2026
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1 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
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1495 Sydney St San Luis Obispo, CA
4 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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1247 Murray St Unit 3 San Luis Obispo, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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1241 Pismo St San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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1427 Morro St San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Mar. 7, 2026
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$4,500
San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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125 Casa St San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Aug. 10, 2026
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882 Grove St San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Aug. 24, 2026
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$7,500
213 N Tassajara Dr San Luis Obispo, CA
4 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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1146 Tiburon Way San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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385 Lemon St San Luis Obispo, CA
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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11343 Los Osos Valley Rd San Luis Obispo, CA
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San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Aug. 10, 2026
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2250 King Ct #14 San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Apr. 7, 2026
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551 Bay St San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Mar. 1, 2026
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344 Henderson Avenue - 344 Henderson Ave San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Aug. 15, 2026
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658 Buchon St San Luis Obispo, CA
4 BR | Jul. 11, 2026
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1029 P Southwood Dr San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jul. 4, 2026
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$4,995
361 La Canada San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Jul. 14, 2026
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$5,400
San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Jul. 27, 2026
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1416 San Luis Dr San Luis Obispo, CA
Studio | Apr. 1, 2026
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211 N Tassajara Dr San Luis Obispo, CA
12+ BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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1191 Atascadero St San Luis Obispo, CA
4 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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1165 Murray Ave San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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3 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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7 Elm Ct San Luis Obispo, CA
3 BR | Aug. 17, 2026
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1810 Hope St #a San Luis Obispo, CA
2 BR | Jul. 13, 2026
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Luis Obispo?

San Luis Obispo Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,800 $930 - $2,290
1BR $2,100 $800 - $2,650
2BR $2,850 $1,680 - $4,000
3BR $4,200 $3,180 - $6,400
4+BR $6,560 $1,680 - $12,500

Find a San Luis Obispo Apartment

San Luis Obispo is one of the older cities in the entire state of California. Missionaries first settled the city of roughly 45,000 people in the 18th century. By the mid 1800s, it had blossomed into a modern town. The city is situated in a very rugged landscape, marked notably by the Nine Sisters hills. San Luis Obispo is on a very geographically active location, as the Nine Sister are actually volcanic plugs. There are also several nearby fault lines, including the infamous San Andreas.

The largest employer in San Luis Obispo is the California Polytechnic State University. The school employs roughly 2,700 people in the region. The university registers more than 20,000 students annually.

When to Search

When you're on the lookout for an apartment in San Luis Obispo, March is the best time to start looking. From March, the hunting should be good all the way through until August. Then, the availability of markets will start to tighten up throughout the winter, so it is best to get your apartment found earlier, rather than later.

Staying in the Know

Finding an apartment in San Luis Obispo doesn't have to be difficult. Start by reaching out to multiple landlords simultaneously, because it doesn't pay to put all your eggs in one basket. Then, make appointments to view apartments and meet the landlords and be sure to show up on time and conduct yourself professionally during the viewings. Finally, complete your applications accurately and truthfully, and you'll have an apartment before you know it.

Life in San Luis Obispo

Transportation

This is one of the rare cities in California where having a car isn't really necessary. The public transportation system operated by city provides fairly adequate coverage, and runs until 10 PM on weekdays. For those who prefer to travel by bike, the city takes good care of the comprehensive system of bike lanes.

Where to play

Visiting the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is a good way to get a taste of the missionary life that was so important during the years in which California was originally settled. Exploring the Nine Sisters is thrilling for those who enjoy outdoor activities, and many of the peaks have public trails. Heading out to the Edna Valley is a must for those who enjoy wine tours and tastings.

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San Luis Obispo:
February Rent Report

Welcome to the February 2026 San Luis Obispo Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the February 2026 key findings and figures for the San Luis Obispo rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of San Luis Obispo average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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San Luis Obispo Rent Prices Decrease From January to February

San Luis Obispo rent prices decreased over the last month. From January to February, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Luis Obispo one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from January to February, San Luis Obispo experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Luis Obispo two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

February Prices: San Luis Obispo vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in San Luis Obispo and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in San Luis Obispo over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the San Luis Obispo suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the San Luis Obispo suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the San Luis Obispo suburbs.

February 2026 Pricing Trends: San Luis Obispo vs. National Comparisons

San Luis Obispo Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in San Luis Obispo over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, San Luis Obispo average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a San Luis Obispo one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about San Luis Obispo and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for San Luis Obispo and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.