Studio Apartments for Rent near Santa Margarita, CA (16 Rentals)

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La Vista
$1,640 - $2,787
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$1,677 - $5,928

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La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Gateway Apartments
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Gateway Apartments

101 N BroadwaySanta Maria, CA 93454
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Roundhouse Place
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Roundhouse Place

2220-2224 Emily StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Harvest Lofts
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Harvest Lofts

845 Madonna RdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Santa Margarita, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Santa Margarita and Nearby Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Santa Margarita, CA is found at La Vista in the Santa Maria neighborhood and is 560 square feet priced from $1,881. Artisan Apartments in the San Luis Obispo neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 483 square feet and currently listed start at $2,740. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
La VistaLoft560 Sq Ft$1,881
Artisan ApartmentsStudio483 Sq Ft$2,740
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+418 Sq Ft$1,350
Hancock Terrace0x1 Speak403 Sq Ft$1,699
Mustang I TownhomeStudio Balcony Renovated376 Sq Ft$2,102

Cheapest Available Santa Margarita and Nearby Studio Apartments

As of August 20, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Santa Margarita, CA is the Plan 9 Model starting from $1,350 at Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ in the Santa Maria neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Margarita Studio is the Studio Model at La Vista starting at $1,677 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Santa Margarita is currently $2,153. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 9$1,350
La VistaStudio$1,677
Hancock Terrace0x1 Speak$1,699
Mustang I TownhomeStudio Creekside Renovated$2,102
Artisan ApartmentsStudio$2,740

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Santa Margarita Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Margarita with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Santa Margarita is at Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ listed at $1,350.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Santa Margarita is $2,153.

What is the largest available Studio Santa Margarita Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Margarita is a 560 square feet unit starting from $1,881 at La Vista.

What is the average size for Santa Margarita Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Santa Margarita is currently 436 sq ft.

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