Cheap Apartments for Rent near Los Alamos, CA from $600 (32 Rentals)

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La Vista
$1,664 - $5,740
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La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Amara Apartments
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$1,782 - $2,172
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Amara Apartments

329 W Carmen LnSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Chestnut Village
$1,885 - $2,085
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Chestnut Village

960 W Chestnut AveLompoc, CA 93436
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424 East Mill Street
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

424 East Mill Street

418-424 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Fiesta
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fiesta

416 W North AveLompoc, CA 93436
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363 Palm Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

363 Palm Way

363 Palm WayBuellton, CA 93427
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Arbor Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Ridge

330 E Enos DrSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Gateway Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

101 N BroadwaySanta Maria, CA 93454
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The Diplomat
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Diplomat

325 Burton Mesa BlvdLompoc, CA 93436
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Los Alamos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Los Alamos Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Los Alamos, CA is a Studio unit found at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ in the Santa Maria neighborhood priced from $1,200. Park Vista in the Santa Maria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Los Alamos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Park VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,664
FiestaLoft UnitStudio,1BA$1,678
Amara Apartments1x1 US1BR,1BA$1,782
Elements ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Hancock Terrace0x1 SpeakStudio,1BA$1,799
Arbor Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,850
Park Avenue Arms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,900
Windscape VillageOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Alamos, CA and Nearby

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Los Alamos area is the $2.61 price per square foot Monterey Model at Refugio in the in the Santa Maria neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Los Alamos apartment is the Magnolia Model at Centennial Gardens Apartments starting at $2,403 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Santa Maria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Los Alamos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.61
Centennial Gardens ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$2.29
La Plaza Villas2/2 Flat2BR,2BA$2.52
Bradley Garden ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.88
Parke West Apartments2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$2.98
Park Avenue Arms Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.56
Arbor Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Windscape VillageOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2.78
Tahitian ApartmentsTahitian 1x11BR,1BA$1.77
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio ,1BA$2.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Los Alamos Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Los Alamos?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Los Alamos is at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Los Alamos Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Los Alamos Apartment is $1,782 at Amara Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Los Alamos Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Los Alamos is starting from $1,850 at Arbor Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Los Alamos Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Los Alamos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Plaza Villas and starts from $2,295.

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