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Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
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Available Feb 23
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Bradley Square house for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
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House for rent in Santa Maria
0 Vine St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Carpet
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
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Available May 1
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House for rent in Santa Maria
4 beds
2 baths
$3,395
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Available May 1
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Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
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Available Feb 23
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House for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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Available Aug 7
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House for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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Available Apr 24
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House for rent in Santa Maria
0 W Park Ave #C, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Carpet
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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Available May 1
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3 beds
2 baths
$3,950
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House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
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House for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
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1 bath
$1,600
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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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