
Short Term Lease Studio Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA (2 Rentals)

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Santa Maria, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Maria?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Maria Studio Apartments | $1,889 | $950 | $3,092 |
Santa Maria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $1,550 | $3,834 |
Santa Maria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,857 | $1,995 | $4,791 |
Santa Maria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $2,299 | $4,365 |
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Getting Around Santa Maria, CA
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Santa Maria Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Maria with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Santa Maria is at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ listed at $950.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Santa Maria Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Santa Maria is $1,889.
What is the largest available Studio Santa Maria Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Maria is a 462 square feet unit starting from $1,795 at Elements Apartments.
What is the average size for Santa Maria Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Santa Maria is currently 200 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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