Arroyo Grande

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Arroyo Grande, CA

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A tranquil gem of the Central Coast

Coastal Ocean Suburb Scenic Upscale

Arroyo Grande is a thriving small city on Highway 101 between San Luis Obispo to the north and Santa Maria to the south. As one of the Central Coast’s “Five Cities,” Arroyo Grande shares many of its resources and amenities with its neighbors: While technically landlocked, residents of Arroyo Grande are only minutes away from the beautiful coastline of Grover Beach and Oceano. The city is distinguished by a meticulously detailed architectural style, with colorful Victorian homes and beautiful Main Street storefronts creating a charming environment for locals and visitors alike.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Arroyo Grande, CA is $799 for a studio, $1,430 for one bedroom, and $1,556 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arroyo Grande has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,430/month
643 Sq Ft
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Transportation

61

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Ocean View Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

525 Students

9
out of 10

Branch Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

244 Students

8
out of 10

Harloe Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

581 Students

6
out of 10

Paulding Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

536 Students

6
out of 10

Mesa Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

465 Students

4
out of 10

Arroyo Grande High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,991 Students

7
out of 10

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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 February 2025.