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Rental Market Trends in Arroyo Grande, CA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Arroyo Grande, CA is $1,543/month.

Rent in Arroyo Grande is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.

$1,543/month

Average Rent

552 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.5%

Change / Year

22

Available Apartments

Arroyo Grande rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Arroyo Grande average $804 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Arroyo Grande average $1,543 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Arroyo Grande average $1,690 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Arroyo Grande average $3,635 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$804/month
500 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,543/month
552 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,690/month
679 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,635/month
0 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,520/month
920 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Arroyo Grande, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Arroyo Grande, CA

September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Arroyo Grande, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
56% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Arroyo Grande, CA?

Because the average rent in Arroyo Grande is $1,543, you’ll want to make about $5,143 per month or $61,716 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Arroyo Grande, CA

22 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Arroyo Grande, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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    Avg Rent: $2,194/month

Apartment Communities in Arroyo Grande We Think You'll Love

Oak Park Village Apartments

Oak Park Village Apartments

251 S Oak Park Blvd,
Grover Beach, CA 93433

2 Beds | $2,840

Ramona Gardens

Ramona Gardens

1176 Ramona Ave,
Grover Beach, CA 93433

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,345 - $2,350

1951 Brighton Ave

1951 Brighton Ave

1951 Brighton Ave,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

2 Beds | $3,100

120 Le Point St

120 Le Point St

120 Le Point St,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

3 Beds | $4,975

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Arroyo Grande?

The average rent in Arroyo Grande is $1,543 per month, which is 7.3% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Arroyo Grande?

The average rent for a house in Arroyo Grande, CA is $3,520 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Arroyo Grande?

Rents in Arroyo Grande, CA are increasing, with prices up 0.5% year-over-year and $7 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Arroyo Grande?

In Arroyo Grande, CA, 56% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Arroyo Grande Rental Trends

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 September 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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