1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Margarita, CA (34 Rentals)

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424 East Mill Street
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424 East Mill Street

418-424 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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River Walk Terrace
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River Walk Terrace

120 Niblick RdPaso Robles, CA 93446
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Las Lomas Village
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Las Lomas Village

9245 Ciruela WayAtascadero, CA 93422
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2710 Spyglass Dr
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2710 Spyglass Dr

2710 Spyglass DrShell Beach, CA 93449
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Harvest Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvest Lofts

845 Madonna RdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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2800 Broad St
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2800 Broad St

2800 Broad StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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421 Dana St
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421 Dana St

421 Dana StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Santa Margarita, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Santa Margarita and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Margarita, CA is found at Gateway Apartments in the Harvest Glen neighborhood and is 873 square feet priced from $2,200. Reserve at Vinedo in the The Summit neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 847 square feet and currently listed start at $2,735. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Gateway Apartments1 Bedroom plus bonus room873 Sq Ft$2,200
Reserve at VinedoGarden Villa 3A847 Sq Ft$2,735
Artisan ApartmentsLoft795 Sq Ft$3,181
Irish Hills Hamlet Apartments1BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$2,200
Arrive Paso RoblesThe Isabella730 Sq Ft$2,350
Emerald Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA700 Sq Ft$2,250
Siena ApartmentsVilla678 Sq Ft$2,193
La Vista1 BED 1 BATH608 Sq Ft$1,736
Sierra Sands1 Bedroom 1 Bath562 Sq Ft$981
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments1 bedroom0 Sq Ft$1,325

Cheapest Available Santa Margarita and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Margarita, CA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $981 at Sierra Sands in the Harvest Glen neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom is the 1 bedroom Model at California Grand Manor Senior Apartments starting at $1,325 in the Atascadero Templeton neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa Margarita is currently $2,331. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Sierra Sands1 Bedroom 1 Bath$981
California Grand Manor Senior Apartments1 bedroom$1,325
River Walk TerraceOne Bedroom 60% AMI$1,425
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 6$1,550
La Vista1 BED 1 BATH$1,736
Cassia ApartmentsOne Bed B$1,849
Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLOAvila Studio$1,975
Alturas Paso Robles Apartment Homes1/1A$2,095
Paso de Oak1 Bedroom$2,100
Siena ApartmentsVilla$2,193

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Santa Margarita, CA

Ranked #645

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Santa Margarita Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Margarita with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Santa Margarita is at Sierra Sands listed at $981.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Santa Margarita Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Margarita is $2,331.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Santa Margarita Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Margarita is a 873 square feet unit starting from $2,200 at Gateway Apartments.

What is the average size for Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Santa Margarita is currently 500 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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