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Houses for Rent in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA

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Houses for Rent in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA. 72 Rentals Available
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    1061 SCHULTZ LN, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455
    3 BEDS $3,550
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    1191 GRAND MEADOW, ORCUTT, CA 93455
    3 BEDS $4,175
  • 948 Salisbury Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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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 Valley, Central Coast, CA rent trends

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

Average rent in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA

$2,293/mo Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA is around $2,293.

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

    A share of 4% of apartments in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 21% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 32% of 's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 31% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 12% of apartment rentals in Santa Maria Valley are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, 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 is the average size of a rental house in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA?

    The average Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA rental house size is 1,822 sq. ft.

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

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

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

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

    Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA demographics

    • 111,692Total Population
    • 55,829 Female
      55,863 Male
    • 31Median Age

    In total, Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA has 111,692 residents, 55,829 women and 55,863 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of ’s population is 31.

    Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA households

    • 24,704 Family
      6,621 Non-family
    • 14,174 Children
      17,151 No Children
    • 31,324Total Number of Households
    • 2.71Average People Per Household
    • $78,848Median Household Income

    There is a total of 31,324 households in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA. Of these, 14,174 have children and 17,151 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 24,704 family households and 6,621 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in is 2.71 people, on average. The median household annual income in equals $78,848, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,760.

    Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 20% of the population in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA have no high school education, 33% went to high-school, and 23% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 12% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 5% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA

    Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 4 properties listed in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA to choose from, with prices ranging from $3,040 to $3,951. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

    Renting a house with children

    There are 72 properties in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $3,040 to $3,951. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 72 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

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