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Apartments in Santa Maria

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$2,365 - 2,765
Parke Orcutt 3235 Orcutt Rd
4.3
Santa Maria, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,997 - 2,729
Cassia Apartments
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333 E Enos Dr Santa Maria, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,189 - 3,327
Azure Apartments
703 Meehan St Santa Maria, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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$3,200
Pleasant 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Home Located In The Newer Gated Development Of Lavigna
1611 Chianti Ln Santa Maria, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,550 - 2,150
Villa Del Sol Senior Apartments
1311 W Battles Rd Santa Maria, CA
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$2,150
520 E. Cypress, Santa Maria
520 E. Cypress St. Santa Maria, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,300
612 S. Lincoln
Santa Maria, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,900
1037 S. Russell
Santa Maria, CA
2 BR | Apr. 7, 2026
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$1,595
Cute 1bd 1 Ba Unit In Ne Santa Maria
405 E Cook St Santa Maria, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,850
Make New Memories In Your New Home, Available For Rent Now!
115 Wilson Dr Santa Maria, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$4,700
5878 Lady Bells Drive
Santa Maria, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,670
237 - Vip Future, Lp (western Gardens)
121 N Western Ave Santa Maria, CA
1 BR | Apr. 7, 2026
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$1,150
Furnished Room For Rent In Shared Home
Tiffany Way Santa Maria, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,850 - 2,950
Elements Apartments
3519 Mercury Dr Santa Maria, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Apr. 17, 2026
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$3,695
4672 Paint Horse Trl
Santa Maria, CA
3 BR | Apr. 20, 2026
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$2,200
3490 Santa Maria Way #103f
Santa Maria, CA
2 BR | Apr. 1, 2026
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$4,200
955 Romenya Ln
Santa Maria, CA
3 BR | Apr. 1, 2026
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$2,850
2 Bed 1 Bath, Large Backyard!
620 W Park Ave Santa Maria, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,300
Schedule A Tour Today For A Beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bath!
1927 Carmenita Ct Santa Maria, CA
3 BR | Apr. 1, 2026
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200 E. Morrison
200 E Morrison St #1-5 Santa Maria, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,350
820 Cypress #B
Santa Maria, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,400
Fes314
314 W Fesler St Santa Maria, CA
2 BR | Apr. 24, 2026
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$3,800
Turn Key 3 Bedroom In Orcutt
1414 Roper Way Santa Maria, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,100
421 E Park Ave #1
Santa Maria, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,995
1111 S Broadway
Santa Maria, CA
2 BR | Apr. 21, 2026
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$2,000
Newer Furnished Northwest Adu
1711 Adler Ct Santa Maria, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$3,275
Three Bedroom Home In Santa Maria! Month To Month Tenancy
1026 W Hermosa St Santa Maria, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,095
Fresh And Clean Upstairs Condo W/one Car Garage, Reduced Deposit
220 E Grant St #35 Santa Maria, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Centrally Located Downstairs Condo In The Oak Creek Villas
310 E Mccoy Ln #3c Santa Maria, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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905 S. Russell
Santa Maria, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Maria?

Santa Maria Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,760 $1,660 - $2,190
1BR $1,990 $1,330 - $2,380
2BR $2,620 $2,070 - $2,860
3BR $3,040 $2,500 - $3,900
4+BR $3,500 $3,000 - $4,500
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Santa Maria, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 3,177 apartments available in Santa Maria.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Santa Maria is around $1,760 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria is around $1,990 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria is around $2,620 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, the average rent price is $2,620 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,650 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Santa Maria, CA?

Based on average rent prices in Santa Maria, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $70,000 to live comfortably.

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Santa Maria:
March Rent Report

Welcome to the March 2026 Santa Maria Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 2026 key findings and figures for the Santa Maria rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Santa Maria and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Santa Maria average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Santa Maria Rent Prices Decrease From February to March

Santa Maria rent prices decreased over the last month. From February to March, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Santa Maria one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from February to March, Santa Maria experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Santa Maria two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

March Prices: Santa Maria vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Santa Maria and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Santa Maria over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Santa Maria suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Santa Maria suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Santa Maria suburbs.

March 2026 Pricing Trends: Santa Maria vs. National Comparisons

Santa Maria Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Santa Maria over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Santa Maria average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Santa Maria one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Santa Maria and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Santa Maria and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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