Arroyo Grande/Nipomo

Arroyo Grande, CA

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Arroyo Grande/Nipomo - Arroyo Grande, CA

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Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the foothills, the central Californian community of Arroyo Grande lives up to its reputation as a quintessential Western American turn-of-the-century village. Stroll down Branch Street, the main thoroughfare, where traditional wooden buildings house charming antique and homeware shops. Enjoy artisanal coffee at Cafe Andreini or sample wines from local wineries. For a tasty meal out, sample fluffy ricotta gnocchi, sumptuous rib-eye steak, and s'more-style oven-toasted marshmallow cake at the popular Ember restaurant.

The area's location and temperate climate encourages an outdoor culture. Enjoy a cooling cone at Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab and visit Heritage Square Park for live music events. More athletic activities include surfing, kayaking, rock climbing, and mountain biking. Neighboring Nipomo's Monarch Dunes golf course presents a tough challenge for avid golfers.

Rental properties, generally based around Western Arroyo Grande and Nipomo, include traditional family homes and apartments. The neighboring cities of Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo also provide accommodations.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Arroyo Grande/Nipomo is $828 for a studio, $1,358 for one bedroom, $1,869 for two bedrooms, and $1,777 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arroyo Grande/Nipomo has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 293 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $828/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 593 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,358/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 758 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,869/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,246 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,777/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

57

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.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

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