Rent by ZIP · Santa Barbara County
Rent in Santa Maria, CA 93454
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,820 (+3.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,856 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,220 | $2,150 | +3.3% | $1,998–2,442 | $1,190 ±$518 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,480 | $2,420 | +2.5% | $2,232–2,728 | $1,667 ±$184 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,820 | $2,730 | +3.3% | $2,538–3,102 | $1,766 ±$54 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,670 | $3,610 | +1.7% | $3,303–4,037 | $2,221 ±$90 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,190 | $4,030 | +4% | $3,771–4,609 | $2,730 ±$173 |
Small Area FMRs for the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $3,106.
What renters pay in 93454
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93453 | Santa Margarita | $2,670 | $676 |
| 93455 | Santa Maria | $3,410 | $2,272 |
| 93452 | San Simeon | $2,410 | $1,422 |
| 93451 | San Miguel | $2,590 | $2,264 |
| 93450 | San Ardo | $2,430 | – |
| 93458 | Santa Maria | $2,890 | $1,900 |
Fair Market Rents across Santa Barbara County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.