Apartments for Rent in the Outer Santa Maria Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA (207 Rentals)

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Las Brisas
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$2,499 - $3,555
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Las Brisas

983 W Dan Blough DrSanta Maria, CA 93455
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Amara Apartments
$1,947 - $2,592
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Amara Apartments

329 W Carmen LnSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Montiavo
$2,952 - $3,634
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Montiavo

2460 S Rubel WaySanta Maria, CA 93455
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St Claire
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$2,799 - $3,002
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St Claire

1735 Biscayne StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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La Vista
$1,632 - $5,808
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La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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471 E Newlove Dr, Unit B
$3,195
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471 E Newlove Dr, Unit B

471 E Newlove DrSanta Maria, CA 93454
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property at 4184 Breezy Glen Dr

$3,400

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$3,400
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 31

4184 Breezy Glen Dr

Santa MariaCA93455
property at 1112 Fox Field Ln

$3,600

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$3,600
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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1112 Fox Field Ln

Santa MariaCA93458
property at 1706 Santillan Ave

$4,600

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$4,600
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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1706 Santillan Ave

Santa MariaCA93458
property at 413 E Park Ave

$3,000

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$3,000
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

413 E Park Ave, Unit Park

413 E Park Ave
Santa MariaCA93454
property at 443 E Park Ave

$2,625

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$2,625
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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443 E Park Ave

Santa MariaCA93454
property at 1127 E Donovan Rd

$3,000

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$3,000
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1127 E Donovan Rd

Santa MariaCA93454

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property at 610 Union Ave

$2,250 - $2,750

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610 Union Ave

Santa MariaCA93455
property at 1025 W Boone St

$1,795 - $2,150

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Available Sep 9

1025 W Boone St

Santa MariaCA93458
property at 825 Raaberg Way

$1,295 - $1,700

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

825 Raaberg Way

Santa MariaCA93458

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Outer Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California, including Santa Maria. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with children? this neighborhood has now become known as a favorite part of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Love the outdoors? Outer Santa Maria has established a name for itself as providing great access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

This residential area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Santa Maria

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Outer Santa Maria area of Santa Maria, CA?

As of today, August 27, 2026, there are currently 207 available Outer Santa Maria apartments priced from $1,200 to $4,500, with an average monthly rent of $2,528.

How much are Studio apartments in Outer Santa Maria?

There are currently 32 Studio Apartments in Outer Santa Maria with rent ranges from $1,200 to $2,035 with an average price of $1,697.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Outer Santa Maria Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Outer Santa Maria ranges from $1,500 to $2,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,140.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Santa Maria cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Outer Santa Maria range from $2,000 to $3,503. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,722.

How expensive are Outer Santa Maria Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 62 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Outer Santa Maria on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,311 to $3,950 - averaging $3,187 for the location.

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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

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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.