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Rental Market Trends in Atascadero, CA

What is the average rent in Atascadero, CA?

$2,080/month

Average Rent

689 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Atascadero, CA is $2,080 per month. This is 27% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Atascadero one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Atascadero, you can expect to pay about $939 per month for a studio, $2,080 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,386 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,841 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$939/month
339 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,080/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,386/month
924 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,841/month
1,224 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Atascadero, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $31 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Atascadero, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Atascadero, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
15% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
69% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Atascadero is $2,080, you’ll want to make about $6,933 per month or $83,196 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.

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Atascadero, CA

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$1,965 - $2,340

2 Beds

California Grand Manor Senior Apartments

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Atascadero, CA 93422

$1,030 - $2,097

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9170 Seville Ln,
Atascadero, CA 93422

$2,725 - $3,025

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The Oaks at Jornada

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Atascadero, CA 93422

$2,400

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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 February 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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