
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Mill Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Mill area of Santa Maria.


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Old Mill, Santa Maria, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Mill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mill Studio Apartments | $1,656 | $1,200 | $2,035 |
| Old Mill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,456 | $2,365 | $2,650 |
| Old Mill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,756 | $2,450 | $2,950 |
| Old Mill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,261 | $3,195 | $3,395 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Old Mill Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA.
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Cheapest Available Old Mill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Mill area of Santa Maria, CA is a Studio unit found at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ priced from $1,200. Elements Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Old Mill apartments for rent in Santa Maria, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Elements Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Bradley Garden Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Mill, CA
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Mill area is the $3.68 price per square foot Plan A Model at Bradley Garden Apartments in the in the Santa Maria neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Old Mill apartment is the 1 Bedroom - Furnished Model at Elements Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $4.28 price per square foot in the Santa Maria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Mill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Garden Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Elements Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $4.28 |
| Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Mill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Mill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Mill is under $2,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Mill?
The cheapest apartment in Old Mill is Elements Apartments which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Old Mill costs $2,622.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Mill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Old Mill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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