Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 1, 2026
Last updated on January 1, 2026
Last updated on January 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Maria, CA is $2,329. This is +22%, or $422, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Maria, CA is $2,329. This is +22%, or $422, 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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,995. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA costs about $1,804 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,327. Houses for rent in Santa Maria, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,395 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,295 | 5% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 4% | 3% | |
Studio | $1,397 | 2% | 11% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Adam Park | $1,900 | |
Bradley Square | $2,295 | |
Country Club Village | $2,395 | |
Crossroads | $2,250 | |
Donovan Park | $2,100 | |
Los Cerros | $1,850 | |
Morro Estates | $2,395 | |
North Preisker Ranch | $3,100 | |
Santa Maria Public Airport | $2,300 | |
Westgate Ranch | $2,095 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,250 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Country Club Village
Average rent
$2,395
Westgate Ranch
Average rent
$2,095
Bradley Square
Average rent
$2,295
Adam Park
Average rent
$1,900
North Preisker Ranch
Average rent
$3,100
Donovan Park
Average rent
$2,100
Los Cerros
Average rent
$1,850
Morro Estates
Average rent
$2,395
Crossroads
Average rent
$2,250
Santa Maria Public Airport
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,250
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 24% lower than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
419 S Lincoln St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
621 South Lincoln Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
1830 Berkeley Way #A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Way #612, Santa Maria, CA 93455
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 2
1d ago
1617 Jonathan Place, Santa Maria, CA 93454
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
102 Palm Court Drive #2, Santa Maria, CA 93454
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
House for rent
Available Dec 3
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
1378 Yale Place #A, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Condo for rent
Available Nov 20
2d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
3 baths
$4,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Country Club Village house for rent in Santa Maria
714 Spyglass Dr #1, Santa Maria, CA 93455
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
1078 Seaward Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
534 E Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,890–$3,635
Apartment for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
House for rent
2d ago
3519 Mercury Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295–$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
4858 Coughlin Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
Parke Orcutt, Santa Maria, CA 93455
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Apartment for rent
6h ago
329 Carmen Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,813–$2,087
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
333 E Enos Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,811–$3,427
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2454 Village Grn, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1 bed
1 bath
$1,734
Condo for rent
1d ago
2463 Country Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
1d ago
534 E Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,890–$3,635
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1245 W Sonya Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,074–$4,663
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4036 Cedarhurst Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
2 beds
1 bath
$2,399–$3,337
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
333 E Enos Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,811–$3,427
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2454 Village Grn, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1 bed
1 bath
$1,734
Condo for rent
1d ago
2463 Country Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
1d ago
127 E Bunny Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Studio
1 bath
$1,420
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4036 Cedarhurst Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
2 beds
1 bath
$2,399–$3,337
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1311 W Battles Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
1830 Berkeley Way #A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
House for rent
Available Dec 1
4d ago
121 North Western Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
121 North Western Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
600-606 S. School & 504 E. Central Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$1,550
Apartment for rent
6h ago
329 Carmen Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$2,017–$2,087
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Bradley Square house for rent in Santa Maria
4 beds
2 baths
$4,300
House for rent
9h ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1025 West Boone Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
419 S Lincoln St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent