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Apartments in Santa Maria

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4195 Breezy Glen Dr Santa Maria, CA
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2901 Tepusquet Rd
Santa Maria, CA
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257 Ross Ln Santa Maria, CA
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1554 Varick Court
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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 $1,350 - $2,040
1BR $1,910 $1,250 - $2,400
2BR $2,620 $2,000 - $2,910
3BR $3,040 $2,380 - $4,380
4+BR $3,900 $2,900 - $4,500
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 3,023 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 $1,910 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 $1,640 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:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 Santa Maria Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 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 November to December

Santa Maria rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, 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 November to December, 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 $.

December 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.

December 2025 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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