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Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA

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    1004 W. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,895
    2 BEDS $2,395
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    4036 Cedarhurst Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    1 BED $2,219+
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    1240 West Bethel Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93458
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    616 West Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    2 BEDS $2,595
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    740 S. Western Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
    STUDIO $1,480+
    1 BED $1,683+
    2 BEDS $2,197+
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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
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    1 BED $1,967+
    2 BEDS $2,305+
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    1245 W Sonya Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $2,025+
    2 BEDS $2,475+
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    1720 SOUTH DEPOT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,257
    2 BEDS $1,511
    3 BEDS $1,746
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    1830 Berkeley Way, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    2 BEDS $2,395
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    2460 Rubel Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    2 BEDS $2,648+
    3 BEDS $3,182+
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    1076 Rosewood Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    2 BEDS $2,700
    3 BEDS $2,595
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    1117 West El Camino, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,995
    3 BEDS $3,245
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    1378 Yale Place, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    2 BEDS $2,850
    3 BEDS $3,650
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    430 Santa Anita St, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    3 BEDS $4,200
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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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    1308 Bethel Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    2 BEDS $2,700
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    826 Cook St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
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    1316 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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    STUDIO $995+
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    101-191 E RICE RANCH RD, ORCUTT, CA 93455
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    1191 GRAND MEADOW, ORCUTT, CA 93455
    3 BEDS $4,175
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    1061 SCHULTZ LN, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455
    3 BEDS $3,550
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    1555 Jensen Ranch Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    4 BEDS $4,000
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    3334 Fair Oaks Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    4 BEDS $4,200
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Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA have decreased by 2.75% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,418 to $2,352.

Average rent in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA

$2,352/mo Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA is around $2,352.

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

    A share of 2% of apartments in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 24% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 25% of 's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 35% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 14% of apartment rentals in Santa Maria Valley are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA (35%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA?

    The best apartments in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA are: The Village Townhomes, Knollwood Meadows Apartments, Westgate Courtyards, Palm Villas and La Vista.

    What is the average rent in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA?

    The average rent in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA is $2,365.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA is between $995 and $3,761.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA is between $1,511 and $3,245.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA is between $1,511 and $3,769.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA is between $1,746 and $7,403.

    What type of rental buildings are in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA?

    In Santa Maria Valley, 41% of the residents are renting compared to 59% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 7% of Santa Maria Valley’s rentals, 49% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 41% are single-family rentals.

    Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA demographics

    • 111,692Total Population
    • 55,829 Female
      55,863 Male
    • 31Median Age

    In total, Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA has 111,692 residents, 55,829 women and 55,863 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of ’s population is 31.

    Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA households

    • 24,704 Family
      6,621 Non-family
    • 14,174 Children
      17,151 No Children
    • 31,324Total Number of Households
    • 2.71Average People Per Household
    • $78,848Median Household Income

    There is a total of 31,324 households in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA. Of these, 14,174 have children and 17,151 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 24,704 family households and 6,621 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in is 2.71 people, on average. The median household annual income in equals $78,848, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,760.

    Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 20% of the population in Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, CA have no high school education, 33% went to high-school, and 23% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 12% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 5% hold a Graduate Degree.

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