
Luxury Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA (58 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in Santa Maria with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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La Vista

Elements Apartments

Hancock Terrace

Cassia Apartments

Siena Apartments

Centennial Gardens Apartments

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Las Brisas

Azure Apartments

Knollwood Meadows Apartments
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St Claire

Refugio

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Montiavo

360 E Foster Rd

0 De Armond Pl, Unit A

923 Francis Ln

443 E Park Ave

0 W Cypress St, Unit B

0 N Dejoy St

620 W Park Ave
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1353 Dolcetto Ln

1153 E Foster Rd

610 Sunrise Dr

413 E Rice Ranch Rd

2537 Brunswick Dr

1973 Sterling Pl

4558 Eileen Ln

1308 Bethel Ln, Unit Main

1693 E Alvin Ave

1390 Yale Pl
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1219 Pino Solo Dr

2935 E Clark Ave

2527 Elliot St

0 De Armond Pl, Unit B

1199 Via Alta

4845 Orcutt Rd

4304 Foxenwood Cir

0 Knightbridge Dr

2441 Iron Ridge Ct

4445 Via Santa Maria
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707 N College Dr

1293 Ken Ave

424 East Mill Street

Arbor Ridge

Vizcaya Apartments

1505 Ash Ave

Parke West Apartments

Bradley Garden Apartments

4640 Tilbury Ct

3700 Hillview Rd
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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 Luxury Studio Apartments | $1,704 | $1,200 | $1,995 |
| Santa Maria Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,188 | $1,250 | $2,696 |
| Santa Maria Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,731 | $1,850 | $3,668 |
| Santa Maria Luxury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,340 | $2,785 | $3,700 |
| Santa Maria Luxury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $2,999 | $2,999 |
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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, CAPopulation: 107,408
Ranked #284
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Santa Maria, CA
Joe Nightingale Elementary
Ernest Righetti High
Lakeview Junior High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Maria
How much are Studio apartments in Santa Maria?
There are currently 28 Studio Apartments in Santa Maria with rent ranges from $1,200 to $1,995 with an average price of $1,704.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Maria Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Maria ranges from $1,250 to $2,696 with an average monthly rent of $2,188.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Maria cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Maria range from $1,850 to $3,668. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,731.
How expensive are Santa Maria Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 47 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Maria on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,785 to $3,700 - averaging $3,340 for the location.
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