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15h ago
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,775–$3,245
Apartment for rent
3h ago
600-606 S. School & 504 E. Central Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
121 N Western Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
In-unit laundry | Garage parking
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
43m ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095–$2,250
Apartment for rent
4h ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
Storage | On-site management | Package service
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
House for rent
Available Jul 10
19h ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
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19h ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
0 Jamie Loop, Santa Maria, CA 93454
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
19h ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2351 Lexington Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Dishwasher
4 beds
2 baths
$3,395
$3,295
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 15
Outdoor Space
In-Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
20h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,110–$2,319
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
23h ago
4036 Cedarhurst Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,206–$3,516
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
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
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
1d ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
4620 Via Nina #NA, Santa Maria, CA 93455
In-unit laundry | Central heat | Hardwood floor
4 beds
2 baths
$3,799
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
230 Suey Rd #B, Santa Maria, CA 93454
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$2,799
Apartment for rent
Available May 17
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
230 Suey Rd #A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$2,199
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$3,684
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
Garage parking | Storage
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,495
Condo for rent
3d ago
Bradley Square house for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
4 beds
3 baths
$3,995
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$3,450
House for rent
3d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,105–$3,352
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
0 E Las Flores Way, Santa Maria, CA 93454
In-unit laundry | Fireplace | Carpet
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
1524 Lark St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
1561 S Boston Ln #NA, Santa Maria, CA 93458
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available May 11
5d+ ago
3519 Mercury Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Fitness center
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
0 Cordoban Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Walk-in closets
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$3,500–$5,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Adam Park apartment for rent in Santa Maria
On-site laundry
Studio
1 bath
$1,430
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Adam Park apartment for rent in Santa Maria
On-site laundry | Outdoor space
Studio
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
$2,595
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
0 Vine St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Carpet
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Bradley Square house for rent in Santa Maria
Studio
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
Available May 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
$2,400
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
4 beds
2 baths
$3,395
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2219 Cordoban Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Fireplace
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
504 Central Ave #D, Santa Maria, CA 93454
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Central heat
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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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.
In 2024, the rental market in Santa Maria experienced a slight decline, with a 1.4% decrease in average monthly rents. Specifically, 1-bedroom rents decreased by 2.2%, while 2-bedroom rents saw a modest increase of 0.7%.
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 2024 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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