Apartments for Rent in Arroyo Grande, CA

Prices and availability in Arroyo Grande, CA were last updated on 21 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Arroyo Grande, CA are: 2015 Idyllwild, Villa Azul, Charming Upstairs 1BD/1BA with Pool Views - Garden Complex w/ Sauna, 827 Diamond Circle and 1475-1481 El Camino Real.

The average rent in Arroyo Grande, CA is $1,571.

In Arroyo Grande 39% of the housing is rented out compared to 61% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 11% of Arroyo Grande'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 Arroyo Grande is 38 years old, with 34% 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 Arroyo Grande come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 16% 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 70% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 14% of all rentals in Arroyo Grande. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.