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Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Maria, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Santa Maria rent stands today
Santa Maria, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,298/month. Month over month, rents climbed 2.5%, reversing some of the recent cooldown and showing a median $648 lower than last year’s peak.
Compared to national trends
Santa Maria runs 19.4% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier California metro with a total of 71 rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Santa Maria rent for about $1,445/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,885/month, and 2-bedrooms for around $2,398/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,245/month and $4,200/month respectively, offering options for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Pioneer Village Estates rents fell 50.0% year over year to $2,250/month across 23 rentals. This steep local decline contrasts with the citywide flat trend and marks a significant neighborhood-specific cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Maria
$2,297/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Maria is $2,297 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $372 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Maria
71
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santa Maria rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Santa Maria, CA
Average rent prices in Santa Maria have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Maria run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,338.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,445 |  2% |  81% | |
1 bedroom | $1,885 | 3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,397 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,245 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,200 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adam Park | $2,250 | |
Bradley Square | $3,195 | |
Country Club Village | $2,950 | |
Crossroads | $2,837 | |
Donovan Park | $2,450 | |
Los Cerros | $2,810 | |
Mid City Acres | $1,995 | |
Pioneer Village Estates | $2,250 | |
Santa Maria Public Airport | $2,750 | |
Westgate Ranch | $3,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,825 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,575 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,445
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
81%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,885
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,397
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,245
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Los Cerros
Average rent
$2,810
Adam Park
Average rent
$2,250
Westgate Ranch
Average rent
$3,300
Mid City Acres
Average rent
$1,995
Crossroads
Average rent
$2,837
Santa Maria Public Airport
Average rent
$2,750
Country Club Village
Average rent
$2,950
Bradley Square
Average rent
$3,195
Pioneer Village Estates
Average rent
$2,250
Donovan Park
Average rent
$2,450
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,825
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,575
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.
How does rent in Santa Maria, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Santa Maria and Arroyo Grande by all bedroom counts and property types.
Santa Maria
19%higher than the national median
30%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Maria, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.
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1%Discover rentals in Santa Maria, CA
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 Aug 1
3d ago
905 S Russell Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
2d ago
312 Roschelle Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
534 E Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,694–$3,399
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3519 Mercury Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Maria
0 De Armond Pl #C, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
101 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3235 Orcutt Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$3,220
Apartment for rent
5h ago
333 E Enos Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,852–$3,632
Apartment for rent
1d ago
329 Carmen Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,905–$2,490
Apartment for rent
1d ago
825 Raaberg Way, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3235 Orcutt Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$3,220
Apartment for rent
5h ago
333 E Enos Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,852–$3,632
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Los Cerros condo for rent in Santa Maria
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850
Condo for rent
1d ago
825 Raaberg Way, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$1,700
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
1d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Maria
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Santa Maria
2035 Lassen Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93458
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 19
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Frequently asked questions for 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 $2,297 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Maria?
Average rent prices in Santa Maria have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Santa Maria rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Maria is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $372 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Maria?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Maria are Mid City Acres ($1,995/mo), Adam Park ($2,250/mo), and Pioneer Village Estates ($2,250/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Santa Maria?
To comfortably afford rent in Santa Maria, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Santa Maria?
November and December offer the best rental deals in Santa Maria, with November seeing the lowest rents and December having the least competitive conditions. February has the highest rents, with an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).