Santa Maria, CA rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Santa Maria, CA is $2,495.
$2,495
$0
-$605
119
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $100,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 2 |
| $900 | 3 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 6 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 4 |
| $1,800 | 10 |
| $1,900 | 6 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 5 |
| $2,200 | 12 |
| $2,300 | 12 |
| $2,400 | 14 |
| $2,500 | 6 |
| $2,600 | 5 |
| $2,700 | 6 |
| $2,800 | 5 |
| $2,900 | 6 |
| $3,000 | 7 |
| $3,100 | 7 |
| $3,200 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 5 |
| $3,400 | 7 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 5 |
| $3,800 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 2 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 5 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 3 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $605 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,800 | $2,695 |
| Feb | $2,800 | $2,600 |
| Mar | $3,000 | $2,600 |
| Apr | $2,900 | $2,550 |
| May | $2,600 | $2,500 |
| Jun | $2,700 | $2,495 |
| Jul | $2,835 | $2,495 |
| Aug | $2,995 | $2,440 |
| Sep | $3,100 | No data |
| Oct | $3,000 | No data |
| Nov | $2,950 | No data |
| Dec | $2,800 | No data |
Market temperature
The Santa Maria, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Santa Maria, CA is 19% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Santa Maria, CA?
The average rent in Santa Maria, CA is $2,495.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Santa Maria, CA?
Houses in Santa Maria, CA rent between $900 - $100,000 with an average rent of $2,495.
3. How has the rent in Santa Maria, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Santa Maria, CA decreased by $605
4. How much has the rent in Santa Maria, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Santa Maria, CA did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in Santa Maria, CA?
There are currently 119 rentals available in Santa Maria, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Santa Maria, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Santa Maria, CA is $2,495 — 18.81% higher the national average of $2,100.