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Atascadero, CA

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Positioned 200 miles from Los Angeles and San Francisco on U.S. Route 1, Atascadero sits in the heart of Central California. Atascadero is home to the only zoo on the Central Coast, the Charles Paddock Zoo. Atascadero residents enjoy close proximity to wine country and beaches as well as numerous parks and gardens such as Heilmann Regional Park, Paloma Creek Park, and Sunken Gardens.

Atascadero maintains a small-town atmosphere in spite of rapid growth. Downtown Atascadero serves as a central gathering place in town, boasting an array of restaurants, wine bars, micro-breweries, art galleries, and a movie theater. Plenty of annual events bring the community together in Atascadero, including the Tamale Festival, Sweetheart Stroll, Ice Cream Zoofari, Movies in the Gardens, and more.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Atascadero, CA is $927 for a studio, $1,999 for one bedroom, $2,288 for two bedrooms, and $2,911 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Atascadero has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,999/month
689 Sq Ft
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Transportation

52

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.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Monterey Road Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

385 Students

8
out of 10

Fine Arts Academy

Public

Grades 4-8

183 Students

6
out of 10

Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy

Public

Grades K-5

359 Students

5
out of 10

San Gabriel Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

352 Students

5
out of 10

San Benito Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

414 Students

4
out of 10

Fine Arts Academy

Public

Grades 4-8

183 Students

6
out of 10

Atascadero Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

835 Students

4
out of 10

Atascadero High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,173 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Charles Paddock Zoo
  • Children's Museum-Paso Robles Firehouse

Airports

  • San Luis County Regional

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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.