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223 North School Street
Built in 20171 Bedroom Apartments

223 North School Street

223 N School StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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424 East Mill Street
Built in 20201 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

424 East Mill Street

418-424 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Gateway Apartments
Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

101 N BroadwaySanta Maria, CA 93454
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Santa Maria, CA
Population: 107,408

Ranked #284

in US Census Population by City

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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

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

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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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.