Santa Maria, CA Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Analysis
Analyze rental property cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and cashflow for short-term rental / airbnb investments in Santa Maria, CA. Based on 10+ datapoints.
Santa Maria, CA Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Investment Snapshot
Based on 10+ short-term rental / airbnb datapoints
Median Cap Rate
3.6%
Avg Cash on Cash
-12.1%
Median Cashflow
-$1,110/mo
Avg Rent Estimate
$5,500/mo
Avg Price
$705,612
Price Range
$399,950 - $917,200
Rent to Price
0.78%
okay ratio
Positive Cashflow
0%
of analyzed properties
Recent real estate investor listings analysed as short-term rental / airbnb deals in Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria, CA is a premium short-term rental market where property values drive long-term wealth. While cap rates are modest at 3.6%, the premium property prices reflect strong underlying demand. STR investors here typically benefit from appreciation alongside rental income.
Across 10+ analyzed properties, Santa Maria, CA STR investments show a median monthly cashflow of -$1,110 with an average estimated nightly-rate-adjusted revenue of $5,500/month. These figures reflect real property data, not projections.
1412 Via Arbolitos, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Price
$649,000
Rent
$5,006
CachFlow
-$1,349
CoC
-10.49
Santa Maria, CA Airbnb Market Insights
- •Median cashflow is -$1,110/month — careful deal selection is essential here
- •3.6% median cap rate is typical of appreciation-focused markets
- •At 0% positive cashflow rate, Santa Maria, CA requires selective property picks
- •Premium market with properties from $399,950 to $917,200
- •Consider this market if your strategy favors equity growth with rental income covering holding costs