2 rentals in Santa Maria

Santa Maria is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Located on the Central Coast of California, it is approximately 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Santa Barbara and 150 miles (240 km) northwest of Los Angeles. Its population was 109,707 at the 2020 census. The city is notable for its wine industry and Santa Maria–style barbecue.
Santa Maria is known for Santa Maria-style BBQ and wine country. Features affordable housing and agricultural heritage.
Today, Santa Maria has 2 homes for rent at a median rent of $2,950/mo, typically leasing in about 20 days. Families here choose from 2 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$4,000/mo
Months of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
2.0 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 2 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~20 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing quickly—be prepared to apply fast when you find a good fit. Leasing 36% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are leasing at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most rentals are leasing within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Santa Maria
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
51%
Homeowners
49%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
29,092 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases with bedroom count, with moderate premiums for additional space.
Each additional bedroom adds about $800/mo to rent on average.
Rent Reductions
1 listings have reduced their rent
50% of active listings
Average reduction: 21.3% (~$628/mo)
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