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The average rent in Santa Maria, as of June 2026, is down 1% compared to last month but up 1.63% year-over-year.
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11h ago
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,695–$3,245
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1h ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2035 Lassen Dr #A, Santa Maria, CA 93458
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
House for rent
Available Jun 20
4d ago
600-606 S. School & 504 E. Central Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
121 N Western Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
In-unit laundry | Controlled access
2 beds
1 bath
$1,945
Apartment for rent
54m ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
0 S East Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Carpet | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,078–$2,277
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
3519 Mercury Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,395–$3,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,096–$3,356
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16h ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
$1,995
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Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
$1,995
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Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
Outdoor Space
On-Site Laundry
18h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,195
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
19h ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
5 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
1d ago
1311 W Battles Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
Condo for rent
2d ago
Bradley Square house for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,595
House for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
4629 Royal Oak Rd #NA, Santa Maria, CA 93455
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
4 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,903–$3,442
Apartment for rent
4d ago
534 E Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,694–$3,399
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4036 Cedarhurst Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,133–$3,312
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$3,500–$5,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1000 W Orange St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
On-site laundry | Storage | Controlled access
1 bed
1 bath
$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Country Club Village townhouse for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
709 S Lincoln St #8, Santa Maria, CA 93458
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Storage
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Los Cerros condo for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
0 E Newlove Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$3,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,684
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
4 beds
3 baths
$3,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
3 baths
$3,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
602 E Grant St #A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
On-site laundry | Storage | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Condo for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
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Santa Maria, CA, offers a blend of suburban living with access to various amenities. Residents appreciate the affordability compared to nearby coastal cities, along with the variety of dining options and local parks, which provide recreational opportunities. Many mention the warm climate as a major plus, making outdoor activities enjoyable year-round. However, some residents express concerns about traffic congestion during peak hours and the desire for better public transportation options. Overall, the city delivers a convenient lifestyle, though some improvements could enhance daily commuting experiences.
Santa Maria's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,400 monthly. One-bedroom rents increased 4% from the previous year, but two-bedroom prices declined 5.7% over the same period.
November and December offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Santa Maria, with November featuring the lowest rents of the year and December showing the least competition from other renters. February has the highest rent, creating an 8% difference between peak and off-peak pricing periods.
Santa Maria offers good options for pet owners, with 32% of rental listings welcoming pets. This represents the most common amenity among available apartments, reflecting the city's accommodation of residents who want to live with their furry companions.
Utilities are rarely included in Santa Maria rental prices, appearing in only about 16 listings or roughly 0.10% of total available apartments. This pattern holds consistent across bedroom types, with utilities included in less than 0.15% of listings regardless of apartment size.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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