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Rental Market Trends in Morro Bay, CA

What is the average rent in Morro Bay, CA?

$1,099/month

Average Rent

0 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

Morro Bay, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Morro Bay, CA is $1,099 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Morro Bay more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Morro Bay average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Morro Bay average $1,099 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Morro Bay average $1,306 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Morro Bay average $1,881 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,099/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,306/month
800 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,881/month
0 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 Morro Bay, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $6 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Morro Bay, CA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Morro Bay, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Morro Bay is $1,099, you’ll want to make about $3,663 per month or $43,956 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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Morro Bay, CA

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How does Morro Bay, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment communities in Morro Bay we think you'll love

300 Kings Ave

300 Kings Ave

300 Kings Ave,
Morro Bay, CA 93442

$6,500 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 1 Month Lease

2605 Nutmeg Ave

2605 Nutmeg Ave

2605 Nutmeg Ave,
Morro Bay, CA 93442

$2,450 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 1 Month Lease

2916 Alder Ave

2916 Alder Ave

2916 Alder Ave,
Morro Bay, CA 93442

$2,100

1 Bed

1105 Morro Ave

1105 Morro Ave

1105 Morro Ave,
Morro Bay, CA 93442

$1,800

1 Bed

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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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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