Last updated on June 25, 2026

Average rent in
Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Maria

$2,250/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Maria is $2,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$3.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Maria

73

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santa Maria rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 $2,130, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Maria run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,437.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,995

-

29%

2 bedroom

$2,443

-

31%

3 bedroom

$3,197

-

7%

4 bedroom

$4,200

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,443

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,197

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

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

241 E Rice Ranch Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Mission Highlands condo for rent in Orcutt

Small Bedroom and Bathroom

241 E Rice Ranch Rd, Orcutt, CA 93455

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Condo for rent

Available Jul 19

0 E Newlove Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Santa Maria

PCPA Student Housing Available - 1miles from Allan Hancock College

0 E Newlove Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454

1 bed

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Aug 1

Cassia Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5h ago

8.8

Very good

Cassia Apartments

333 E Enos Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,923–$3,500

Apartment for rent

237 - VIP Future, LP (Western Gardens) - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.8

Very good

237 - VIP Future, LP (Western Gardens)

121 N Western Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458

2 beds

1 bath

$1,945

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,250 per month as of June 20, 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 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $90,000/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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