Apartments For Rent in Pismo Beach, CA

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What Locals Say about Pismo Beach

  • Jhh5zg7wqg
    "People aren’t respectful about keeping distance when you’re walking their dog and you’re walking yours. I personally will walk up a driveway or cross to the other side of the street with my dog to be safe. Others just kinda walk up on you out of no where. Many don’t clean up after their dogs. Tourists are everywhere with their dogs often blocking sidewalks and not moving for long periods of time. "
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  • Jhh5zg7wqg
    "2 min walk to downtown, a lot of noise due to tourism on the weekends. Pretty annoying especially late at night "
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  • Jhh5zg7wqg
    "This is downtown near bars and stores and beach is 1/4 mile away. If I had kids I would live farther from downtown. "
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  • Kelsea W.
    "Like: Dog owners would love this neighborhood so many small parks and sidewalks. Not like: nothing not to like. "
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  • Dina C.
    "It’s very walkable. Close to the beach, hiking, and the local elementary school. Homes are pricey. Rents can be expensive."
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  • Donna D.
    "During summer there are movies nights and music at the parks. Fourth of July is crazy fun at the pier and the fireworks are spectacular."
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  • Suzan
    "just passing through ,too expensive to live but would love to live here sets some roots for my grand kids "
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  • Christopher P.
    "Lots of outdoor spaces for dogs to explore!! Great water ways for dogs that love to swim. Great trails for walking dogs. "
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  • Cheryl N. H.
    "Lots of dogs and they’re allowed on the beach which is wonderful. Haven’t seen any unattended droppings and everyone seems kind of friendly but mostly tourist."
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  • Donutsprinkles
    "We drove in from Los Angeles. So we originally used valet to park our car once we got here. Once we got here we pretty much walked everywhere because our hotel is right by the pier which is centrally located to everything we wanted to do. While the sidewalks are busy with foot traffic there doesn’t seem to be issues with traffic or places to park. I was told by a bartender that Pismo Beach does not have public transportation. He said the people on staff park far away and use scooters to commute the rest of the way. "
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  • Miki
    "Pismo Beach is a great place to live! We’ve been here four years and love how safe & clean the community is and how friendly our neighbors are. The close proximity to San Luis Obispo is a big plus too! Lots of local events that are family friendly and terrific fireworks display each 4th of July! Only complaints are how crowded neighborhood streets are from tourism in the summer months and the fact power seems to go out almost every time it rains. "
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  • Mikaela C.
    "We love that we can easily walk into town and enjoy major events like the June Car Show or 4th of July, but we enjoy living far enough from the pier that we don’t deal with vacation renters or tourists on a daily basis. The town is fairly well kept, although the roads definitely need improvement. Weather is pleasant year round and neighbors are friendly. Most of the town sees very little crime, but that increases during the major tourist season of April - September. We’ve enjoyed living here for almost 4 years, but this is not where we will stay forever. Overall, would recommend this community for older people (we’re 30 and feel way too young for this town) or anyone looking for small-town beach living. "
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  • Jamie D.
    "We are close to the beach. There are nice neighbors surrounding us. The church across the street is nice to look at and has a special walking path, open to the neighborhood. "
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  • Jenn
    "The neighborhood that we live in is mostly retired individuals, second home visitors and tourists. Not a good place for young families with children"
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  • Karwintom
    "My wife and I have only lived in Pismo Beach for six months and our house was broken into after two months. But the Pismo Beach police were terrific, very competent and recovered some of the stolen items. We like our neighborhood, although we find it a bit odd that there are so many houses with renters living there."
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  • Mercer_susan
    "Great weather! We visit here but live in Fresno. We come as often as possible as we own a timeshare in a RV Park. "
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  • Debbieeastom
    "i live close enough to downtown Pismo Beachbbut far away from the tourist crowds few blocks from the beach "
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  • Gary F.
    "Live here and the area is close to everything , sports, entertainment, beach, shopping, great parks and great neighbors.."
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Average Rent Trends in Pismo Beach, CA

Rent in Pismo Beach, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Sep 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$3,776
Jul 2025$4,200
Aug 2025$4,000
Sep 2025$4,500
Oct 2025$3,400
Nov 2025$2,950
Dec 2025$3,150
Jan 2026$3,600
Feb 2026$3,244
Mar 2026$3,300
Apr 2026$3,767
May 2026$3,100
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,500$3,000$4,650$5,500$3,000
Townhomes—$2,900——$2,900
Apartments and Condos$2,500$3,000——$2,600
Houses$2,500$3,200$4,650$5,500$4,495
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Pismo Beach, CA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Pismo Beach, CA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Pismo Beach, CA is $2,600 per month. This is about 35% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Pismo Beach, CA?
    The average rent of a house in Pismo Beach, CA is $4,495 per month. This is about 133% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Pismo Beach, CA?
    The average rent of a townhome in Pismo Beach, CA is $2,900 per month. This is about 50% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Pismo Beach, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Pismo Beach, CA was lowest in Nov 2025 when it was $2,950 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Pismo Beach, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Pismo Beach, CA was highest in Sep 2025 when it was $4,500 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Pismo Beach, CA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Pismo Beach, CA is $2,500 per month. That is about $550 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Pismo Beach, CA?
    There are 41 available rental listings in Pismo Beach, CA.
  • What are some zip codes in Pismo Beach, CA?
    Pismo Beach, CA includes zip codes such as: 93448.
  • What are some cities near Pismo Beach, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: Grover Beach, Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo, Oceano, Arroyo Grande. These cities may have more rental options to explore.