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Rental Market Trends in Pismo Beach, CA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Pismo Beach, CA is $925/month.

Rent in Pismo Beach is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$925/month

Average Rent

0 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.9%

Change / Year

17

Available Apartments

Pismo Beach rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Pismo Beach average $660 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Pismo Beach average $925 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Pismo Beach average $1,505 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Pismo Beach average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$660/month
0 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$925/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,505/month
0 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Pismo Beach, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Pismo Beach, CA

July 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Pismo Beach, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
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 $925, you’ll want to make about $3,083 per month or $36,996 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

Pismo Beach, CA

17 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Pismo Beach, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Pismo Beach, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Communities in Pismo Beach We Think You'll Love

2710 Spyglass Dr

2710 Spyglass Dr

2710 Spyglass Dr,
Shell Beach, CA 93449

1 Bed | $2,100 - $2,200

963 Skyline Dr

963 Skyline Dr

963 Skyline Dr,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

2 Beds | $2,650

1309 Costa Brava

1309 Costa Brava

1309 Costa Brava,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

3 Beds | $5,495

132 Limerick Ln

132 Limerick Ln

132 Limerick Ln,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

3 Beds | $4,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Pismo Beach?

The average rent in Pismo Beach is $925 per month, which is 44.3% lower than the national average of $1,662.

Are rents going up or down in Pismo Beach?

Rents in Pismo Beach, CA are increasing, with prices up 0.9% year-over-year and $8 more per month.

United States California Pismo Beach 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 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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