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Santa Maria, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Maria, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Maria, CA area range in price from $1,395 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $4,712. The three Santa Maria neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Mill at $1,895, Blosser Southeast at $1,395, and Harvest Glen at $1,395. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Maria Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Mill$4,600$1,8958
Blosser Southeast$4,700$1,39514
Harvest Glen$4,700$1,39512
Outer Santa Maria$4,700$1,39534
South West Santa Maria$4,700$1,39517
The Enclave at Harp Springs$4,875$1,8957

Cheapest Available Santa Maria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Maria, CA is a Studio unit found at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ in the Harvest Glen neighborhood priced from $950. La Vista in the Harvest Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,432. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Maria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$950
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,432
Elements ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Gateway ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,835
Cassia ApartmentsOne Bed B1BR,1BA$1,863

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Maria area is the $2.51 price per square foot 3x2 Mahogany Finish Model at St Claire in the in the Harvest Glen neighborhood starting from $3,149. The second greatest value Santa Maria apartment is the Calabria Model at Montiavo starting at $2,967 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Harvest Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Maria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St Claire3x2 Mahogany Finish3BR,2BA$2.51
MontiavoCalabria2BR,2BA$2.74
Azure Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.96
Sierra Sands2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.38
Siena ApartmentsHacienda2BR,1BA$3.18
Parke Orcutt Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.21
Hancock Terrace ApartmentsMural1BR,1BA$2.84
Cassia ApartmentsOne Bed B1BR,1BA$3.27
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio ,1BA$2.23
La VistaStudioStudio ,1BA$3.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Maria

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Maria?

There are currently 123 Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $4,469. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Maria ranging from $1,395 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Maria?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Maria ranges from $1,395 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,653.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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