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Houses for Rent in Santa Maria, CA

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Houses for Rent in Santa Maria, CA. 72 Rentals Available
  • 948 Salisbury Lane Studio Apartment for Rent

    948 Salisbury Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93454

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    1191 GRAND MEADOW, ORCUTT, CA 93455
    3 BEDS $4,175
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    1061 SCHULTZ LN, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455
    3 BEDS $3,550
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    602 Juniper Street, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437
    2 BEDS $3,040
    3 BEDS $3,040
    4 BEDS $3,040
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Santa Maria, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Santa Maria, CA have decreased by 2.46% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,351 to $2,293.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in Santa Maria, CA is $2,293.

Average rent in Santa Maria, CA

$2,293/mo Santa Maria, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Santa Maria, CA is $2,293.

    What's the typical rent budget in Santa Maria, CA?

    About 31% of apartment rents in Santa Maria, CA range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 21% of apartments. Around 32% of Santa Maria’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 4% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500. A share of 12% of apartment rentals in Santa Maria are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Santa Maria, CA (32%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Santa Maria, CA?

    Renting a house in Santa Maria, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

    Houses for rent in Santa Maria, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Look for houses for rent near me

    Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

    Your next home is out there, whether you are looking for a house for rent near you or anywhere in the U.S. Easily browse houses for rent with availability updated daily, and let's find the one that is perfect for you!

    Renting a house in Santa Maria, CA

    Some people just don’t buy into the American dream of owning your own house and sacrificing flexibility. Also, a 30-year mortgage is not the most pleasant thought to wake up with every morning. We understand. But what if you need some extra storage space? What if you like a backyard where you could throw BBQ parties and the kids could play in a safe environment? Luckily, you can forget the dreaded mortgage. Renting a house is the answer. There are 4 homes for rent in Santa Maria, CA. And it won’t necessarily cost an arm and a leg to rent the perfect home for your family. You can look into duplexes for rent too. Prices in Santa Maria, CA for rental homes start at $3,040. Or, if you don’t want your neighbors too close, you should browse some single family homes for rent, priced up to $3,951 per month.

    A rental house offers flexibility

    Your family situation will change throughout your life. Renting makes it possible to match the size of your home to your lifestyle and financial situation. And with 72 houses listed in Santa Maria, CA, with prices ranging from $3,040 to $3,951 it’s possible to find the perfect one for you, whether you’re on the lookout for cheap houses for rent or something fancy and expensive. Maybe it’s just you and your significant other at the moment sharing a charming downtown apartment. But there’s a chance that at some point in time, a third family member will show-up and suddenly that 1 bedroom apartment you were so happy with will become too small. You will realize that you’d much rather prefer the comfort of your own backyard, than all the excitement your current neighborhood provides, that you no longer have time to enjoy anyway. If you want to continue living comfortably, you may want to rent a 2 bedroom house. Or maybe your oldest son turned into a young man who’s going off to college soon. You’ll find yourself in a 4 bedroom house that is suddenly too big. You could downsize and rent a 3 bedroom home with a pool, in a much nicer area. The flexibility of renting makes it possible.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!