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Rental Market Trends in Shell Beach, CA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Shell Beach, CA is $2,200/month.

Rent in Shell Beach is 32% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$2,200/month

Average Rent

675 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.4%

Change / Year

1

Available Apartments

Shell Beach rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Shell Beach average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Shell Beach average $2,200 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Shell Beach average per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Shell Beach average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,200/month
675 Sq Ft
View Shell Beach Apartments

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $53 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Shell Beach, CA

September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Shell 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
100% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Shell Beach is $2,200, you’ll want to make about $7,333 per month or $87,996 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

Shell Beach, CA

1 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Shell 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.

Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • San Luis Obispo

    San Luis Obispo

    Avg Rent: $1,943/month

  • Atascadero

    Atascadero

    Avg Rent: $2,079/month

  • Arroyo Grande

    Arroyo Grande

    Avg Rent: $1,542/month

  • Grover Beach

    Grover Beach

    Avg Rent: $1,656/month

Apartment Communities in Shell Beach We Think You'll Love

2710 Spyglass Dr

2710 Spyglass Dr

2710 Spyglass Dr,
Shell Beach, CA 93449

1 Bed | $2,200

Bordeaux House Apartments

Bordeaux House Apartments

9309 Bocina Ln,
Atascadero, CA 93422

2 Beds | $2,005 - $2,345

Twin Creeks

Twin Creeks

791 Orcutt Rd,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

2-3 Beds | $3,450 - $3,850

Montalban

Montalban

1121 Montalban St,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

2 Beds | $1,675 - $3,300

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Shell Beach?

The average rent in Shell Beach is $2,200 per month, which is 32.2% higher than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in Shell Beach?

Rents in Shell Beach, CA are increasing, with prices up 2.4% year-over-year and $53 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Shell Beach?

In Shell Beach, CA, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Shell 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 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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