Elements Apartments
3517 Mercury Dr,
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,985 - $3,800
Rental Market Trends in Santa Maria, CA
What is the average rent in Santa Maria, CA?
$1,988/month
Average Rent
635 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Santa Maria, CA is $1,988 per month. This is 27% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making Santa Maria one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Santa Maria, you can expect to pay about $1,697 per month for a studio, $1,988 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,312 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,316 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Santa Maria, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $28 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2024
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Rent Ranges in Santa Maria, CA
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
18%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
52%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Maria, CA?
Because the average rent in Santa Maria is $1,988, you’ll want to make about $6,626 per month or $79,512 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Santa Maria, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Santa Maria, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.