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Grover Beach

Pop. 12,604·184th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,803/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
+$841
Rising (Monthly)
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Grover Beach · $2,803
More expensive than 87% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
39% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,803/mo, rent takes about 39% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$112,000/yr
Local median income
$86,458/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Grover Beach's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,410
3 BR
$3,220
4 BR+
$3,650
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,410/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,803 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$33,636/yr
At $2,803/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Grover Beach, CA is roughly split between renters and owners, 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,604
Median income
$86,458
Median age
40.5
Renters
49.5%
Age distribution
19.2%
21.3%
29.2%
12.5%
17.8%
Under 1819.2%
18–3421.3%
35–5429.2%
55–6412.5%
65+17.8%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
62.4%
38.1%
White62.4%
Black1.4%
Hispanic38.1%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
16.3%
28%
27%
28.7%
No HS diploma16.3%
HS diploma28%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+28.7%
Housing tenure
50.5%
49.5%
Owner50.5%
Renter49.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Grover Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,637 → $86,458
up 11.4%
Population
12,846 → 12,604
down 1.9%
Renter share
46% → 49.5%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
33.7% → 28.7%
-5.0 pts
Median age
39.8 → 40.5
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Grover Beach, CA now reports about $86,458, up from $77,637 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 12,846 residents to roughly 12,604. Renters now make up 49.5% of households, compared with 46% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 28.7% of adults here, versus 33.7% in 2021.

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Grover Beach rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Grover Beach is $2,803/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,650/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,410/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,220/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($86,458/yr), Grover Beach ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Grover Beach an affordable city for renters?

Grover Beach is considered moderate for renters. At $2,803/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($86,458/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Grover Beach slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Grover Beach?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,803/mo in Grover Beach. The local median household income is $86,458/yr, meaning the typical Grover Beach household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Grover Beach?

Rent in Grover Beach has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Grover Beach rent compare to other cities in California?

Grover Beach is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #184 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,803/mo.

What percentage of Grover Beach residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.5% of Grover Beach households are renters, while 50.5% are owner-occupied. Grover Beach leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Grover Beach rent compare to the national average?

Grover Beach's median rent of $2,803/mo is $841 (43%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #184 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $2,803/mo, rent takes ~39% of Grover Beach's median household income ($86,458/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Grover Beach 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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