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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA

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    1004 W. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,895
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    740 S. Western Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,683+
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    511 West Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    1 BED $1,895
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    534 E Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    1 BED $1,962+
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    1245 W Sonya Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $2,025+
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    1720 SOUTH DEPOT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,257
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    1117 West El Camino, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,995
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    710 W. Alvin Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,895
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    127 W. Agnes Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
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    826 Cook St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
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    4036 Cedarhurst Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    1 BED $2,219+
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    300 Burton Mesa Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436
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    1 BED $1,749
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    300 Burton Mesa Blvd. #100, Lompoc, CA 93436
    1 BED $1,895
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    325 Burton Mesa Blvd., Lompoc, CA 93436
    1 BED $2,125
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    401 W. Pine Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436
    1 BED $1,794
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    113 S U St, Lompoc, CA 93436
    1 BED $2,077+
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Santa Maria, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Santa Maria, CA have decreased by 0.85% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,991 to $1,974.

Average rent in Santa Maria, CA

$1,974/mo Santa Maria, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average rent for an apartment in Santa Maria, CA is $1,974 per month.

    What's the typical rent budget in Santa Maria, CA?

    A share of 5% of apartments in Santa Maria, CA are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. Around 4% of rentals in this city are in the range of $2,501-$3,000. Around 45% of Santa Maria’s apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 46% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500.

    The largest share of rentals in Santa Maria, CA (46%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

    The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $1,683 and $2,864.

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Santa Maria, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 20 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Maria, CA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

    The average Santa Maria, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 624 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.