Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Maria

$2,450/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Maria is $2,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$2.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Maria

94

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santa Maria rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria, CA

Average rent prices in Santa Maria have increased by 16% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria, CA

Rent prices in Santa Maria vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Maria is $2,095, whereas a house costs $3,347. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Maria run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,338.

Listings

Studio

$1,430

-

11%

1 bedroom

$1,895

-

2%

2 bedroom

$2,373

-

3%

3 bedroom

$3,197

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,972

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,430

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,373

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,197

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,972

The table above reflects average rent prices in Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria, CA

0 E Newlove Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Santa Maria

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1503 Lark St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Santa Maria

3 beds

2 baths

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Cassia Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Cassia Apartments

333 E Enos Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,787–$3,584

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
mil702 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

mil702

702 E Mill St, Santa Maria, CA 93454

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Santa Maria rental market.

How much is rent in Santa Maria?

The average rent in Santa Maria is $2,450 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santa Maria?

Average rent prices in Santa Maria have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Santa Maria rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santa Maria is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Santa Maria?

To comfortably afford rent in Santa Maria, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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