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Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+

Hancock Terrace

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Maria?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Studio Apartments | $1,731 | $1,200 | $2,035 |
| Santa Maria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $1,500 | $2,646 |
| Santa Maria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,748 | $2,000 | $3,503 |
| Santa Maria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,297 | $2,785 | $3,950 |
| Santa Maria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $2,999 | $2,999 |
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Santa Maria, CAPopulation: 107,408
Ranked #284
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Santa Maria, CA
Joe Nightingale Elementary
Lakeview Junior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Maria Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa Maria?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa Maria is at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ listed at $1,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Maria Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Maria Apartment is $1,250 at Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Maria Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Maria is starting from $2,150 at Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+.
What is the most affordable Santa Maria Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Santa Maria Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Centennial Gardens Apartments and starts from $2,785.
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.