1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA (67 Rentals)

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Las Brisas
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$2,499 - $2,646
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983 W Dan Blough DrSanta Maria, CA 93455
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La Vista
$1,790 - $2,172
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La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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$1,795 - $2,150

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Available Sep 9

1025 W Boone St

Santa MariaCA93458

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1617 Jonathan Plz
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1617 Jonathan Plz

1617 Jonathan PlzSanta Maria, CA 93454
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123 S Russell Ave
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123 S Russell Ave

123 S Russell AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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135 E Bunny Ave
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135 E Bunny Ave

135 E Bunny AveSanta Maria, CA 93454
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618 E Mill St
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618 E Mill St

618 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454

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700 E Cook St
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700 E Cook St

700 E Cook StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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511 W Cook St
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511 W Cook St

511 W Cook StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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1016 S Russell Ave
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1016 S Russell Ave

1016 S Russell AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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1015 S Russell Ave
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1015 S Russell Ave

1015 S Russell AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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504 S Broadway
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504 S Broadway

504 S BroadwaySanta Maria, CA 93454
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401 E Chapel St
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401 E Chapel St

401 E Chapel StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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631 E Chapel St
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631 E Chapel St

631 E Chapel StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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225 S Russell Ave
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225 S Russell Ave

225 S Russell AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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108 S College Dr
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108 S College Dr

108 S College DrSanta Maria, CA 93454

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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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Arbor Ridge
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Arbor Ridge

330 E Enos DrSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Vizcaya Apartments
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Vizcaya Apartments

1720 S Depot StSanta 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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East Main Apartments
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East Main Apartments

919 E Main StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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The Village Townhomes
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The Village Townhomes

1004 W Cook StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Santa Maria 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 23, 2026

There are currently 141 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Santa Maria, CA that range in price from $1,500 to $2,646. Outer Santa Maria, Blosser Southeast and Harvest Glen are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Maria with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Outer Santa Maria36$2,002$1,500
Blosser Southeast31$1,953$1,500
Harvest Glen31$1,953$1,500
South West Santa Maria31$1,953$1,500
Downtown Orcutt4$2,450$2,375
Old Mill4$2,450$2,375
The Enclave at Harp Springs4$2,450$2,375

Largest Available Santa Maria 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Maria, CA is found at Las Brisas in the Santa Maria neighborhood and is 809 square feet priced from $2,586. Park Avenue Arms Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa Maria:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Las BrisasA2809 Sq Ft$2,586
Park Avenue Arms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath800 Sq Ft$1,900
Azure Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom711 Sq Ft$2,199
Hancock Terrace1x1 Metro707 Sq Ft$1,799
Cassia ApartmentsOne Bed A670 Sq Ft$1,946
Amara Apartments1x1 DS655 Sq Ft$1,936
Elements Apartments1 Bedroom619 Sq Ft$2,300
La Vista1 BED 1 BATH608 Sq Ft$1,807
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+494 Sq Ft$1,250
Park Vista1 Bed 1 Bath450 Sq Ft$1,800

Cheapest Available Santa Maria 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Maria, CA is the Plan 6 Model starting from $1,250 at Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ in the Santa Maria neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Maria 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Deco Model at Hancock Terrace starting at $1,749 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa Maria is currently $2,126. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santa Maria:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 6$1,250
Hancock Terrace1x1 Deco$1,749
Park Vista1 Bed 1 Bath$1,800
La Vista1 BED 1 BATH$1,807
Cassia ApartmentsOne Bed B$1,852
Park Avenue Arms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,900
Amara Apartments1x1 DS$1,936
Azure Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,199
Elements Apartments1 Bedroom$2,300
Las BrisasA1$2,499

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Santa Maria Overview

The California apartments in Santa Maria present unique opportunities for people who wish to enjoy their leisure time in a culturally diverse city with temperate seasonal weather and day-trip options. If you are thinking about relocating, Santa Maria apartments may deliver the quality of life experience you desire.

Why live in Santa Maria, CA?

People gravitate to Santa Maria apartments based on the pleasant weather, cultural diversity, and leisure amenities. The city enjoys lower prices for groceries and consumer goods than the California average. These cost-of-living benefits add to the quality of life experience residents and visitors embrace in Santa Maria.

Santa Maria, CA
Population: 107,408

Ranked #284

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Santa Maria Apartments

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

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Santa Maria is at Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ listed at $1,250.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Maria is $2,126.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Maria is a 809 square feet unit starting from $2,586 at Las Brisas.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Santa Maria is currently 447 sq ft.

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