3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA (63 Rentals)

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Las Brisas
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$3,626 - $3,690
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$2,429 - $3,690

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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 2

Las Brisas

983 W Dan Blough DrSanta Maria, CA 93455
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Montiavo
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$3,348 - $3,579
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$3,325 - $3,579

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Montiavo

2460 S Rubel WaySanta Maria, CA 93455
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St Claire
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$2,839 - $2,957
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$2,695 - $2,957

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St Claire

1735 Biscayne StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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La Vista
$3,400 - $10,037
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$1,639 - $10,037

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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 27

La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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$875

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2537 Knightbridge Dr

Santa MariaCA93455
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$2,950 - $3,000

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610 Sunrise Dr

Santa MariaCA93455

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Monterrey Villas
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Monterrey Villas

1700 Lynne DrSanta Maria, CA 93454
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220 E Grant St
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220 E Grant St

220 E Grant StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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401-407 Tiffany Dr
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401-407 Tiffany Dr

401-407 Tiffany DrSanta Maria, CA 93454
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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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1465-1505 Ash Ave
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1465-1505 Ash Ave

1465-1505 Ash AveSanta Maria, CA 93454
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611 W Cypress St
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611 W Cypress St

611 W Cypress StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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804 Raaberg Way
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804 Raaberg Way

804 Raaberg WaySanta Maria, CA 93458
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115-213 Mary Dr
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115-213 Mary Dr

115-213 Mary DrSanta Maria, CA 93458
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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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319 N Oakley Ave
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319 N Oakley Ave

319 N Oakley AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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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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317 W Park Ave
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317 W Park Ave

317 W Park AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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625 S Pine St
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625 S Pine St

625 S Pine StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Los Pinos Court
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Los Pinos Court

605 E Newlove DrSanta Maria, CA 93454

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204 Sheila Ln
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204 Sheila Ln

204 Sheila LnSanta Maria, CA 93458
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704 S Lincoln St
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704 S Lincoln St

704 S Lincoln StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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418 W Orange St
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418 W Orange St

418 W Orange StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Vizcaya Apartments
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Vizcaya Apartments

1720 S Depot StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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1505 Ash Ave
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1505 Ash Ave

1505 Ash AveSanta 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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Santa Maria 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 05, 2026

There are currently 44 available 3 Bedroom apartment units in Santa Maria, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,295 to $3,700. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Santa Maria with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Outer Santa Maria17$3,258$2,295
Blosser Southeast9$3,436$2,785
Harvest Glen9$3,436$2,785
South West Santa Maria9$3,436$2,785

Largest Available Santa Maria 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Maria, CA is found at Refugio in the Santa Maria neighborhood and is 1,592 square feet priced from $3,600. Montiavo has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,300 square feet and currently listed start at $3,356. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Santa Maria:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
RefugioMontecito1,592 Sq Ft$3,600
MontiavoBurgundy1,300 Sq Ft$3,356
St Claire3x2Ap T2 - 3X21,257 Sq Ft$2,861
Centennial Gardens ApartmentsPrimrose1,242 Sq Ft$2,785

Cheapest Available Santa Maria 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 05, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Maria, CA is the Primrose Model starting from $2,785 at Centennial Gardens Apartments in the Santa Maria neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Maria 3 Bedroom is the 3x2Ap T2 - 3X2 Model at St Claire starting at $2,861 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Santa Maria is currently $3,331. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Santa Maria:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Centennial Gardens ApartmentsPrimrose$2,785
St Claire3x2Ap T2 - 3X2$2,861
RefugioMonterey$3,250
MontiavoBurgundy$3,356

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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 3 Bedroom Santa Maria Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Maria with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Santa Maria is at Centennial Gardens Apartments listed at $2,785.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Santa Maria Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Maria is $3,331.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Santa Maria Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Maria is a 1,592 square feet unit starting from $3,600 at Refugio.

What is the average size for Santa Maria 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

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