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2d ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$3,220
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12h ago
600-606 S. School & 504 E. Central Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$1,550
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5d+ ago
121 N Western Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
On-site laundry | Balcony | Walk-in closets
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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12h 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
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18h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,852–$3,641
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20h ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
701 Jubilee Ct #1, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Air conditioning | Central heat | Microwave
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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Available Sep 1
1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,872–$2,515
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1d ago
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609 Central Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,595
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3 beds
2 baths
$3,650
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1d ago
4036 Cedarhurst Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,707–$3,598
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Dishwasher
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1d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2303 Lexington Ave #NA, Santa Maria, CA 93458
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
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Available Aug 13
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
519 W Taylor St #306, Santa Maria, CA 93458
On-site management
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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Available Sep 15
1d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$1,700
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2d ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
0 W Jones St #B, Santa Maria, CA 93458
In-unit laundry
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
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Available Aug 12
2d ago
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5 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
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Available Aug 17
2d ago
1311 W Battles Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$1,550
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The average rent in Santa Maria, as of August 2026, is up 3.54% compared to last month but down 18.89% year-over-year.Track prices
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2d ago
3519 Mercury Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Fitness center
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,995–$3,395
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
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2d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
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3d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
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3d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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3d ago
Los Cerros house for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850
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3d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
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Available Aug 17
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
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3d ago
Los Cerros condo for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850
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3d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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3d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,295
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3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,195
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3d ago
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4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,395
$4,195
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4d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
4 beds
3 baths
$4,380
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Available Aug 10
4d ago
5–6 beds
2–3 baths
$4,200
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4d ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
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Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Santa Maria
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
5 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
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Available Jun 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,195
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Santa Maria
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,250
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2035 Lassen Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
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Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
0 Agnes Ave #1, Santa Maria, CA 93458
On-site laundry | Storage | Outdoor space
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
1654 N Russell Ave #ADU, Santa Maria, CA 93458
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Central heat
1 bed
1 bath
$1,684
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
303 E Park Ave #1, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Furnished | Assigned parking | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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Available Sep 19
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
4 beds
3 baths
$4,250
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$3,895
$3,795
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
$1,500
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
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Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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5d+ ago
Los Cerros condo for rent in Santa Maria
0 Sunrise Dr #8I, Santa Maria, CA 93455
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 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.
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Santa Maria average around $1,780/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,400/month.
November and December offer the best rental deals in Santa Maria, with November seeing the lowest rents and December having the least competitive conditions. February has the highest rents, with an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months.
Adam Park leads consumer interest at 1.27 times the market average, with one-bedrooms around $2,200/month. Los Cerros, Bradley Square, and Pioneer Village Estates also offer strong community infrastructure with high walk scores and robust social connectivity.
Based on Zumper's current listings, 27% of Santa Maria rentals are pet-friendly, which works out to about 44 pet-welcoming apartments each month. Pioneer Village Estates, Bradley Square, and Westgate Ranch offer the most comprehensive pet amenities including no breed restrictions and dedicated pet facilities.
In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are rare in Santa Maria, showing up in just 0.11% of units. One-bedrooms lead at 0.13% of listings, but renters should plan to handle utility costs separately.
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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