Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Santa Maria Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

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Outer Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Santa Maria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Santa Maria area of Santa Maria, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Sierra Sands priced from $1,088. Vandenberg Senior Residence has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Outer Santa Maria apartments for rent in Santa Maria, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Sands2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,088
Vandenberg Senior ResidenceStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,095
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,336

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Santa Maria, CA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Santa Maria area is the $2.29 price per square foot 3X2 Pine Finish Model at St Claire in the in the Harvest Glen neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value Outer 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 Outer Santa Maria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St Claire3X2 Pine Finish3BR,2BA$2.29
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.41
MontiavoUmbria2BR,2BA$2.50
La Plaza Villas2/22BR,2BA$2.68
Bradley Garden ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.60
Cassia ApartmentsTwo Bed Downstairs2BR,2BA$2.61
The Diplomat2-Bedroom, 1-Bath2BR,1BA$2.62
Knollwood Meadows ApartmentsBotanical2BR,1BA$2.91
Amara Apartments2x1 US2BR,1BA$2.72
Sierra Sands1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Santa Maria

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Santa Maria?

There are currently 148 Apartments for Rent in Outer Santa Maria, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,088 to $4,983. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Santa Maria ranging from $1,300 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Santa Maria?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Santa Maria ranges from $1,300 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,641.

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