Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 7, 2026
Last updated on April 7, 2026
Last updated on April 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Maria, CA is $2,400. This is +25%, or $484, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Maria, CA is $2,400. This is +25%, or $484, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Maria, CA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Santa Maria, CA is $2,049. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA costs about $1,894 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,265. Houses for rent in Santa Maria, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,997.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,894 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 4% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | 17% | 1% | |
Studio | $1,375 | No Change | 5% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Adam Park | $2,235 | |
Bradley Square | $2,250 | |
Country Club Village | $2,471 | |
Donovan Park | $2,265 | |
Morro Estates | $2,600 | |
North Preisker Ranch | $2,167 | |
Rancho Estates | $2,300 | |
Santa Maria Public Airport | $2,597 | |
Tanglewood | $2,450 | |
Westgate Ranch | $2,195 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,049 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,997 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,150 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,894
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
1%
Adam Park
Average rent
$2,235
Donovan Park
Average rent
$2,265
Westgate Ranch
Average rent
$2,195
Morro Estates
Average rent
$2,600
Bradley Square
Average rent
$2,250
Santa Maria Public Airport
Average rent
$2,597
North Preisker Ranch
Average rent
$2,167
Rancho Estates
Average rent
$2,300
Country Club Village
Average rent
$2,471
Tanglewood
Average rent
$2,450
Apartments
Average rent
$2,049
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,150
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.
Median rent prices in Santa Maria, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arroyo Grande, CA.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Maria, CA is 17% lower than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
0 E Newlove Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1 bed
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
321 Inger Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
2d ago
1037 S Russell Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
905 S Russell Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1111 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
1775 Rosemary Rd #1, Santa Maria, CA 93454
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Apr 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jan 12
5d+ ago
717 E Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
5878 Lady Bells Dr #NA, Santa Maria, CA 93455
3 beds
3 baths
$4,700
House for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
3519 Mercury Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,475–$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Donovan Park house for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
House for rent
4d ago
534 E Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,784–$3,399
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4036 Cedarhurst Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,237–$3,644
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
0 E Foster Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
Available Feb 1
2h ago
Parke Orcutt, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,245–$3,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2035 Lassen Dr #A, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
House for rent
Available Jun 20
1h ago
329 Carmen Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,897–$2,084
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
House for rent
22h ago
1311 W Battles Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4036 Cedarhurst Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,237–$3,644
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3519 Mercury Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,475–$2,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1245 W Sonya Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$2,445–$3,481
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1037 S Russell Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Parke Orcutt, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,245–$3,245
Apartment for rent
2d ago
121 N Western Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1 bed
1 bath
$1,670
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2035 Lassen Dr #A, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
House for rent
Available Jun 20
22h ago
1311 W Battles Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
905 S Russell Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
127 E Bunny Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Studio
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
$2,300
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
121 N Western Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1 bed
1 bath
$1,670
Apartment for rent
3d ago
600-606 S. School & 504 E. Central Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$1,550
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1215 Mira Flores Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
House for rent
2d ago
1037 S Russell Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1311 W Battles Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
4 beds
5 baths
$4,995
$4,295
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
329 Carmen Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$2,004–$2,084
Price drop
Apartment for rent