Background Image

Area Guide

Morro Bay/Cayucos/Cambria Morro Bay, CA

The Central California coast that stretches from Morro Bay to Cambria offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in the state, and those who live there often feel as if they've found a hidden corner of paradise. Homes in the community of Cambria tend to be pricey, while rentals in the towns of Morro Bay and Cayucos are more reasonable and still provide the immediate access to the Pacific Ocean that the entire area enjoys. Morro Bay and Cayucos locals prize the friendly community feeling of their neighborhoods. Cambria finds locals strolling through streets filled with art galleries, craft shops, and amazing restaurants featuring locally-grown ollalieberries, as well as other farm-to-table specialties.

Rent Trends

As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Morro Bay/Cayucos/Cambria is $1,302 for a studio, $1,162 for one bedroom, $1,530 for two bedrooms, and $1,867 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morro Bay/Cayucos/Cambria has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 63 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,302/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 125 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,162/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 882 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,530/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,867/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Morro Bay/Cayucos/Cambria

Getting Around

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Few to No Restaurant Options Nearby

Restaurants

10 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Few to No Shops Nearby

Shopping

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cayucos State Beach
  • Morro Strand State Beach

Airports

  • San Luis County Regional

Top Apartments in Morro Bay/Cayucos/Cambria

Houses for Rent in Morro Bay/Cayucos/Cambria

Search Nearby Rentals

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.