Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Santa Maria Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA from $600 (8 Rentals)

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223 North School Street

223 N School StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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South West Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South West Santa Maria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South West 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 $1,250. Here are the most affordable South West 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$1,250
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,336

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West Santa Maria, CA

As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South West Santa Maria 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 South West Santa Maria apartment is the 2x1 DS Model at Amara Apartments starting at $2,915 with a $3.67 price per square foot in the Harvest Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South West Santa Maria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.37
Amara Apartments2x1 DS2BR,1BA$3.67
922 Sugar Bush Dr, Unit #A922 Sugar Bush Dr2BR,1BA$3.60
Azure Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.28
Hancock Terrace ApartmentsDeco1BR,1BA$2.98
Cassia ApartmentsOne Bed A1BR,1BA$3.14
Siena ApartmentsCasita1BR,1BA$3.31
Sierra Sands1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.24
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio ,1BA$3.14
La VistaStudioStudio ,1BA$3.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South West Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA

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

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3.5
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Best Local Schools in
South West Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA

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South West Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Santa Maria. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South West Santa Maria Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South West Santa Maria?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South West Santa Maria is at Vandenberg Senior Residence listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South West Santa Maria Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South West Santa Maria Apartment is $1,820 at Sierra Sands.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South West Santa Maria Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South West Santa Maria is starting from $1,088 at Sierra Sands.

What is the most affordable South West Santa Maria Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South West Santa Maria Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sierra Sands and starts from $1,258.

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