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Nipomo, CA

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A pastoral dream in the Los Padres Valley

Agriculture Great Location Pastoral Outdoors Suburban Rural

Nestled in the valley of the Los Padres Mountains, filled with orchards, farms vineyards, and colorful nurseries, Nipomo is a pastoral small town. Aside from agriculture, Nipomo is best known for its dynamic golfing facilities found at the Monarch Dunes Golf Club and the Blacklake Golf Resort. Immersed in natural beauty, outdoor recreation is extremely popular. Cruise on your mountain bike along scenic coastal highways and calm back roads, or visit the Luffa Farm and learn how organic loofah sponges, soap, and other beauty products are created.

Along West Tefft Street, residents frequent local eateries, but proximity to nearby towns gives way to even more amenities. Nipomo is less than 15 minutes north of Santa Maria, so locals can enjoy an abundance of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Discover your pastoral dream rental in Nipomo today if you’re looking for the perfect balance between rural and suburban.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Nipomo, CA is $1,851 for two bedrooms, and $1,583 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nipomo has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

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

Dana Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

600 Students

5
out of 10

Lange (Dorothea) Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

594 Students

4
out of 10

Nipomo Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

369 Students

3
out of 10

Central Coast New Tech High

Public

Grades 9-12

267 Students

10
out of 10

Nipomo High

Public

Grades 9-12

891 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge
  • Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
  • Pismo State Beach
  • Waller County Park

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.