Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Margarita, CA from $600 (7 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Margarita?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Margarita Studio Apartments | $2,015 | $1,030 | $3,749 |
Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $905 | $4,853 |
Santa Margarita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $999 | $3,825 |
Santa Margarita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,638 | $1,258 | $4,206 |
Santa Margarita 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $1,655 | $1,905 |
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Cheapest Available Santa Margarita Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Margarita, CA is a 5 Beds unit found at The SLO Apartments in the Valle Vista neighborhood priced from $699. Sierra Sands in the Harvest Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $905. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Margarita apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The SLO Apartments | Large SHARED Room in a 5 Bed, 2 Bath Suite (MUS... | 5BR,2BA | $699 |
Sierra Sands | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Margarita, CA and Nearby
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Margarita area is the $2.65 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at ReNew Atascadero in the in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Santa Margarita apartment is the 2 Bedroom with Laundry Model at Villa Del Rio starting at $2,750 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the The Summit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Margarita apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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ReNew Atascadero | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.65 |
Villa Del Rio | 2 Bedroom with Laundry | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
La Plaza Villas | 3/1 Flat | 3BR,1BA | $2.78 |
Bordeaux House Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
The Oaks at Jornada | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
Dry Creek | 21 | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Hancock Terrace Apartments | Deco | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Sierra Sands | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Margarita Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa Margarita?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa Margarita is at California Grand Manor Senior Apartments listed at $1,030.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Margarita Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Margarita Apartment is $905 at Sierra Sands.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Margarita Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Margarita is starting from $1,088 at Sierra Sands.
What is the most affordable Santa Margarita Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Santa Margarita Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sierra Sands and starts from $1,258.
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