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Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA from $1,258 (1 Rental)
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Santa Maria, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Maria?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Studio Apartments | $1,860 | $1,250 | $3,749 |
| Santa Maria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $905 | $4,927 |
| Santa Maria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,901 | $1,088 | $6,988 |
| Santa Maria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,876 | $1,258 | $4,709 |
| Santa Maria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,650 | $4,650 | $4,650 |
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Getting Around Santa Maria, CA
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Maria Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Maria?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Maria is under $2,210.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Maria?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Maria is Sierra Sands which is listed at $1,258, while the average apartment in Santa Maria costs $3,517.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Maria?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2,696 regular apartments in Santa Maria that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Santa Maria?
Cheap apartments in Santa Maria have an average cost of $588 which is $2,929 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Maria.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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