Average Rent in Los Osos, CA (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in Los Osos, CA is $1,940/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents have changed +15.5% year over year. Rents range from $1,940 to $1,940.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$1,940/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 1 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↑ +15.5%
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent
Data through
The average 1-bedroom rent in Los Osos, CA is $1,940/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 1 ZIP codes. Rents have increased 15.5% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in Los Osos is 62% above the national average of $1,196/month.
Average rent in Los Osos, CA ranges from $1,940 to $1,940 across 1 ZIP codes.
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a fair rent increase in Los Osos, CA is approximately 15.5% for 2026. An increase above 15.5% exceeds the local market trend and may be worth negotiating.
Key Facts
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rent, HUD SAFMR, Rentcast. Updated October 2025.
Market trend data is limited for this area. The analysis below uses federal rent benchmarks.
How much is rent in Los Osos, CA?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Los Osos, CA is $1,940/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents across Los Osos are relatively uniform, clustering around $1,940/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $77,600/year.
Is rent going up in Los Osos?
Rents in Los Osos have increased 15.5% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This is a notably high rate of increase, indicating strong upward rent pressure in Los Osos.
What is a fair rent increase in Los Osos?
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a rent increase around 15.5% is in line with the Los Osos market for 2026. An increase above that level exceeds the local trend and may be worth pushing back on. Note: California has rent increase protections — the cap is generally 5% + local CPI (max 10%). Check your specific increase with RenewalReply's free rent analysis tool.
What Should Rent Cost in Los Osos?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in Los Osos typically rents for $1,760 – $1,901.
Rents above $2,186 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in Los Osos typically rents for $1,940 – $2,095.
Rents above $2,409 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in Los Osos typically rents for $2,550 – $2,754.
Rents above $3,167 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in Los Osos typically rents for $3,420 – $3,694.
Rents above $4,248 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in Los Osos typically rents for $3,920 – $4,234.
Rents above $4,869 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for Los Osos
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$1,760
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$1,940
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$2,550
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$3,420
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$3,920
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in Los Osos
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
HUD publishes a single Fair Market Rent for the entire San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA MSA metro area. For zip-level variation, the tool uses additional data sources including real-time comparable listings and local market indices.
All zip codes in Los Osos share the same county-level HUD Fair Market Rent ($1,940 for 1-BR). Click any zip for SAFMR-specific rates.
County-level FMR shown in city summary above.
How Does Los Osos Compare?
Questions about rent in Los Osos
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Los Osos, CA?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Los Osos, CA is $1,940/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 1 ZIP codes in the city. This is 62% above the national average of $1,196/month. Rents range from $1,940 to $1,940 depending on ZIP code.
What is a fair rent increase in Los Osos?
A rent increase up to about 15.5% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in Los Osos. Increases above that level are above trend and should be tested against neighborhood-level pricing and comparable rentals. The current average 1-BR rent is $1,940/month.
Are rents going up or down in Los Osos?
Rents in Los Osos have increased 15.5% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This reflects local market conditions across 1 ZIP codes in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA MSA area.
How much do rents vary across Los Osos?
1-bedroom rents across Los Osos range from $1,940 to $1,940 on this page, a $0/month spread. This shows that rent can vary materially across ZIP codes within the same city, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in housing stock and demand.
Can my landlord raise my rent in Los Osos?
In Los Osos, rent increases are regulated under California protections. The maximum increase is generally 5% + local CPI (max 10%). Landlords must also follow applicable state notice requirements before issuing a rent increase.
How much should I spend on rent in Los Osos?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in Los Osos at $1,940/month, a household would need approximately $77,600/year in gross income to afford this comfortably. Many renters in high-cost areas spend above this threshold — our free tool can help you assess whether your specific rent is fair for your ZIP code.
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