Cheap Houses for Rent in Santa Maria, CA

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Average Rent Trends in Santa Maria, CA

Rent in Santa Maria, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent for a house stayed about the same in Jul 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent for houses peaked in Aug 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Aug 2025$3,500
Sep 2025$3,395
Oct 2025$3,200
Nov 2025$3,328
Dec 2025$3,295
Jan 2026$3,495
Feb 2026$3,500
Mar 2026$3,400
Apr 2026$3,300
May 2026$3,275
Jun 2026$3,500
Jul 2026$3,495
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In July 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,076$2,488$3,450$3,995$2,495
Townhomes$1,950$2,495$2,850$3,750$2,895
Apartments and Condos$2,100$2,300$3,210—$2,200
Houses$2,100$2,695$3,500$3,995$3,000
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Frequently Asked Questions about Houses for rent in Santa Maria, CA

  • What is the average rent of a house in Santa Maria, CA?
    The average rent of a house in Santa Maria, CA is $3,000 per month. This is about 54% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent for a house cheapest in Santa Maria, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Santa Maria, CA was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $3,000 per month.
  • When is the average rent for a house most expensive in Santa Maria, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Santa Maria, CA was highest in Aug 2025 when it was $3,500 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 3 bedroom house compare to a 2 bedroom house in Santa Maria, CA?
    The average rent of a 3 bedroom house in Santa Maria, CA is $3,500 per month. That is about $805 more than the cost of a 2 bedroom house.
  • How many houses are available to rent in Santa Maria, CA?
    There are 46 available houses to rent in Santa Maria, CA.
  • What are some zip codes in Santa Maria, CA?
    Santa Maria, CA includes zip codes such as: 93458, 93455, 93454, 93444, 93427.
  • What are some cities near Santa Maria, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: Los Alamos, Nipomo, Casmalia, Guadalupe, Arroyo Grande. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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