Apartments for Rent in Atascadero, CA

Prices and availability in Atascadero, CA were last updated on 18 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in Atascadero, CA are: ReNew Atascadero, 5010 Palma Ave, Unit 5010 and 7405 San Gabriel Rd.

The average rent in Atascadero, CA is $2,083.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Atascadero, CA is between $3,195 and $3,395.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Atascadero, CA is between $3,195 and $3,395.

In Atascadero 35% of the housing is rented out compared to 65% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 9% of Atascadero's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 47% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 41% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Atascadero is 43 years old, with 8% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Rental apartments in Atascadero come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 11% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 84% of all rentals in Atascadero. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.