Las Brisas
983 W Dan Blough Dr,
Santa Maria, CA 93455
$2,455 - $3,691 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds | 13 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Santa Maria, CA
What is the average rent in Santa Maria, CA?
$1,989/month
Average Rent
649 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Santa Maria, CA is $1,989 per month. This is 21% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,745 per month for a studio, $1,989 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,356 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,195 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Santa Maria, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $44 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Santa Maria, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
14%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
23%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
57%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Maria, CA?
Because the average rent in Santa Maria is $1,989, you’ll want to make about $6,630 per month or $79,560 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
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.