Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA from $600 (7 Rentals)

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424 East Mill Street
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

424 East Mill Street

418-424 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Hummel Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hummel Village

4454-4468 Hummel DrOrcutt, CA 93455
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Santa Maria, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Maria, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Maria, CA area range in price from $905 to $4,650 with an overall median price of $3,434. The three Santa Maria neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Blosser Southeast at $905, Harvest Glen at $905, and Old Mill at $1,336. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Maria Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Blosser Southeast$2,527$905109
Harvest Glen$2,527$905112
Old Mill$3,125$1,33632
The Enclave at Harp Springs$3,125$1,33625
Outer Santa Maria$4,650$905132
South West Santa Maria$4,650$905111

Cheapest Available Santa Maria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Maria, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sierra Sands in the Harvest Glen neighborhood priced from $905. Vandenberg Senior Residence in the Harvest Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Maria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Sands1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$905
Vandenberg Senior ResidenceStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,250
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,336

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Maria area is the $2.61 price per square foot 3X2 Pine Finish Model at St Claire in the in the Harvest Glen neighborhood starting from $3,283. The second greatest value Santa Maria apartment is the Monterey Model at Refugio starting at $3,000 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Harvest Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Maria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St Claire3X2 Pine Finish3BR,2BA$2.61
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.41
MontiavoUmbria2BR,2BA$2.63
501 W Cypress St, Unit C501 W Cypress St2BR,1.5BA$2.47
Cassia ApartmentsTwo Bed Downstairs2BR,2BA$2.90
Siena ApartmentsHacienda2BR,1BA$3.18
Parke Orcutt Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.21
Hancock Terrace ApartmentsDeco1BR,1BA$2.99
Sierra Sands1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio ,1BA$3.14

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Santa Maria Overview

The California apartments in Santa Maria present unique opportunities for people who wish to enjoy their leisure time in a culturally diverse city with temperate seasonal weather and day-trip options. If you are thinking about relocating, Santa Maria apartments may deliver the quality of life experience you desire.

Why live in Santa Maria, CA?

People gravitate to Santa Maria apartments based on the pleasant weather, cultural diversity, and leisure amenities. The city enjoys lower prices for groceries and consumer goods than the California average. These cost-of-living benefits add to the quality of life experience residents and visitors embrace in Santa Maria.

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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

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 $2,096.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Maria?

The cheapest apartment in Santa Maria is Sierra Sands which is listed at $905, while the average apartment in Santa Maria costs $3,434.

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 110 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 $543 which is $2,891 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Maria.

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