Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 1, 2025
Last updated on October 1, 2025
Last updated on October 1, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Maria, CA is $2,395. This is +21%, or $421, higher than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Maria, CA is $2,395. This is +21%, or $421, 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 increased by 1% 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 $2,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA costs about $1,850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,472. Houses for rent in Santa Maria, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $2,436 | 3% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $3,047 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | 1% | 7% | |
Studio | $1,795 | 61% | 32% |
Comparables | ||
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Adam Park | $2,326 | |
Bradley Square | $3,000 | |
Country Club Village | $2,295 | |
Mid City Acres | $2,332 | |
Morro Estates | $2,370 | |
North Preisker Ranch | $2,295 | |
Pioneer Village Estates | $2,700 | |
Rancho Estates | $2,300 | |
Tanglewood | $2,150 | |
Westgate Ranch | $2,500 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $2,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,695 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 21% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | 40% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
61%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,436
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,047
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Pioneer Village Estates
Average rent
$2,700
Adam Park
Average rent
$2,326
Country Club Village
Average rent
$2,295
Tanglewood
Average rent
$2,150
Rancho Estates
Average rent
$2,300
Bradley Square
Average rent
$3,000
Morro Estates
Average rent
$2,370
Westgate Ranch
Average rent
$2,500
North Preisker Ranch
Average rent
$2,295
Mid City Acres
Average rent
$2,332
Apartments
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
21%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
40%
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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2d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
4d ago
1916 S Lincoln St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
1830 Berkeley Way #A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
1712 S Thornburg St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$2,299
Apartment for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
1076 Rosewood Dr #B, Santa Maria, CA 93458
3 beds
1 bath
$2,795
$2,695
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 20
16h ago
3519 Mercury Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,895–$3,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295
$2,995
Price drop
House for rent
22h ago
1245 W Sonya Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,146–$3,922
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
0 N Miller St #101, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
4d ago
101 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pioneer Village Estates house for rent in Santa Maria
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
0 Farrell Dr ##Ca, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
224 E Foster Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Aug 22
13h ago
Parke Orcutt, Santa Maria, CA 93455
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
8m ago
Townhouse for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
House for rent
14h ago
333 E Enos Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,849–$3,809
Apartment for rent
14h ago
4036 Cedarhurst Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,176–$3,678
Apartment for rent
16h ago
3519 Mercury Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,895–$3,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
1245 W Sonya Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,146–$3,922
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Westgate Ranch condo for rent in Santa Maria
1308 Bethel Ln #A, Santa Maria, CA 93458
3 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
534 E Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,974–$4,215
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1037 S Russell Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
823 E Cypress St #A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available Nov 24
13h ago
Parke Orcutt, Santa Maria, CA 93455
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
14h ago
333 E Enos Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,849–$3,809
Apartment for rent
14h ago
4036 Cedarhurst Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,176–$3,678
Apartment for rent
1d ago
534 E Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,974–$4,215
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1311 W Battles Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Studio
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
3d ago
121 N Western Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
600-606 S. School & 504 E. Central Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$1,550
Apartment for rent
14h ago
333 E Enos Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,849–$3,809
Apartment for rent
16h ago
3519 Mercury Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Studio
1 bath
$1,895–$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1025 W Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1311 W Battles Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Studio
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
$2,895
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$3,795
$3,650
Price drop
House for rent