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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 Mercedes Apartments in the Donna Weslaco Mercedes neighborhood priced from $650. Sterling Oak Apartments in the Donna Weslaco Mercedes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Maria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mercedes Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$650
Sterling Oak Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
West Oak Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Mercedes Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath- BRAND NEW!1BR,1BA$749
La Herencia Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$750

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

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Maria area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Palms Cabanas in the in the Donna Weslaco Mercedes neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Santa Maria apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at New Hampshire Townhomes starting at $875 with a $0.86 price per square foot . 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.
Palms Cabanas2x22BR,2BA$1.00
New Hampshire Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.86
Sangria SunsetRemodel 2 bed 1 Bath 1/22BR,1.5BA$0.98
Pike Plaza2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.87
La Estancia Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.86
Midtown Weslaco ApartmentsThe Reeves2BR,1BA$1.08
La Herencia Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Mercedes Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.87
West Oak Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Sterling Oak Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Maria

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Maria?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, TX with pricing that ranges from $630 to $1,869. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Maria ranging from $825 to $2,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Maria ranges from $825 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,454.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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