2 rentals in Santa Maria
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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