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Rental Market Trends in Pismo Beach, CA

What is the average rent in Pismo Beach, CA?

$926/month

Average Rent

0 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Pismo Beach, CA is $926 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Pismo Beach more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Pismo Beach, you can expect to pay about $661 per month for a studio, $926 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,507 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

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Studio
$661/month
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One Bedroom
$926/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,507/month
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Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,540/month
1,443 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
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Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Pismo Beach, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Pismo Beach, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Pismo Beach, CA
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0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $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 Pismo Beach, CA?

Because the average rent in Pismo Beach is $926, you’ll want to make about $3,086 per month or $37,032 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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Pismo Beach, CA

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Apartment communities in Pismo Beach we think you'll love

2698 Spyglass Dr

2698 Spyglass Dr

2698 Spyglass Dr,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

$2,995 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

348 Esparto Ave

348 Esparto Ave

348 Esparto Ave,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

$3,875

1 Bed

1309 Costa Brava

1309 Costa Brava

1309 Costa Brava,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

$5,495 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

213 Cima de Colina

213 Cima de Colina

213 Cima de Colina,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

$5,800 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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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