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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 2.83% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,355 to $2,288.

Average rent in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA

$2,288/mo Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA average rental price, February 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA is around $2,288.

    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 22% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 32% of 's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 32% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 9% 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

    • 112,004Total Population
    • 55,945 Female
      56,059 Male
    • 30.9Median Age

    In total, Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA has 112,004 residents, 55,945 women and 56,059 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of ’s population is 30.9.

    Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA households

    • 24,545 Family
      6,907 Non-family
    • 13,949 Children
      17,504 No Children
    • 31,452Total Number of Households
    • 3.28Average People Per Household
    • $81,522Median Household Income

    There is a total of 31,452 households in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA. Of these, 13,949 have children and 17,504 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 24,545 family households and 6,907 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in is 3.28 people, on average. The median household annual income in equals $81,522, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,861.

    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, 34% went to high-school, and 21% 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

    Chances are that you are here right now because you cannot wait to have your own garage for your metallic grey Daisy, your own inviting backyard, or your own flower garden. The good news is that there are 4 homes for rent in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA right now for you to choose from. With rent prices as low as $3,040 up to $3,951, loads of rental homes are waiting for the right tenant. Just in case you’re searching for cheap houses for rent, some of the best affordable homes are now at your fingertips. Depending on your location preference, you can opt either for serene areas, further away from the city, or for the liveliest area in town. It is up to you to decide which one of the houses listed in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA meets your standards: duplexes, townhomes, 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom homes or some larger rentals.

    Parents search for rental houses close to prestigious schools

    As important as a good education is for your children, we know that you’d rather not drive your kids to school for one hour every morning. It is hard for any child to wake up early in the morning, and most probably your school-aged children are no exception. That is why we want to help you find a home near one of the best-rated schools in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA. 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom houses are waiting for you, with a total number of 4 single family homes for rent right now. Since there is a very high demand for homes in such areas, make sure that once you find a house that qualifies to become your future home, apply while it’s still available.

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