Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, TX from $600 (37 Rentals)

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502 South Ed Carey DrHarlingen, TX 78552

Santa Maria, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Maria Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Maria, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at La Herencia Apartments in the Donna Weslaco Mercedes neighborhood priced from $630. Mercedes Apartments in the Donna Weslaco Mercedes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Maria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Herencia Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$630
Mercedes Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$650
Granada Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$656
Sterling Oak Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
West Oak Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Paso RealE1-Designer1BR,1BA$734
Mercedes Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath- BRAND NEW!1BR,1BA$749
Live Oak ApartmentsReg. 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$750
La Estancia Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$775
Pike Plaza1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, TX and Nearby

As of February 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Maria area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Domain Luxury Townhomes in the in the Donna Weslaco Mercedes neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Santa Maria apartment is the 1 Bed 1 bath Model at Sangria Sunset starting at $875 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Donna Weslaco Mercedes 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.
Domain Luxury Townhomes2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.01
Sangria Sunset1 Bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.86
Palms CabanasA11BR,1BA$0.93
La Estancia Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.86
St. James Apartments2-1 (1st-2nd floor)2BR,1BA$0.93
Live Oak ApartmentsReg. 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.88
Granada Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.95
West Oak Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Mercedes Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Sterling Oak Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Maria Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Maria Apartment is $630 at La Herencia Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Maria is starting from $750 at La Herencia Apartments.

What is the most affordable Santa Maria Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santa Maria Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Herencia Apartments and starts from $830.

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