Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Mill Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)

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Hummel Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hummel Village

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

Cheapest Available Old Mill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Mill area of Santa Maria, CA is a Studio unit found at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ priced from $1,336. Amara Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,033. Here are the most affordable Old Mill apartments for rent in Santa Maria, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,336
Amara Apartments1x1 DS1BR,1BA$2,033
Parke West Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Mill, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Mill area is the $2.37 price per square foot Monterey Model at Refugio in the in the Harvest Glen neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Old Mill apartment is the Casita Model at Siena Apartments starting at $2,121 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the Harvest Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Mill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.37
Siena ApartmentsCasita1BR,1BA$3.23
Amara Apartments1x1 DS1BR,1BA$3.10
Bradley Garden ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.46
Knollwood Meadows ApartmentsFlora1BR,1BA$3.38
Elements Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.80
Parke West Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$3.42
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio ,1BA$3.14

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Old Mill, Santa Maria, CA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Santa Maria, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Old Mill, Santa Maria, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Mill Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Mill?

The cheapest apartment in Old Mill is Amara Apartments which is listed at $2,033, while the average apartment in Old Mill costs $3,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Mill?

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 1 regular apartments in Old Mill 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 Old Mill?

Cheap apartments in Old Mill have an average cost of $267 which is $2,783 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Mill.

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