Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Santa Maria Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA from $600 (24 Rentals)

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property at 2537 Knightbridge Dr

$875

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2537 Knightbridge Dr

Santa MariaCA93455

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property at 329 E Mariposa Way

$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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329 E Mariposa Way

Santa MariaCA93454
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La Vista
$1,639 - $10,037
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La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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424 East Mill Street
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

424 East Mill Street

418-424 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
Student Housing

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Arbor Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Ridge

330 E Enos DrSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Hummel Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hummel Village

4454-4468 Hummel DrOrcutt, CA 93455
Senior Living
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Outer Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Santa Maria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Santa Maria area of Santa Maria, CA is a Studio unit found at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ priced from $1,200. Park Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Outer Santa Maria apartments for rent in Santa Maria, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Park VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,639
Hancock Terrace0x1 SpeakStudio,1BA$1,799
Park Avenue Arms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Santa Maria, CA

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Santa Maria area is the $2.58 price per square foot Burgundy Model at Montiavo in the in the Santa Maria neighborhood starting from $3,356. The second greatest value Outer Santa Maria apartment is the 3x2Ap T2 - 3X2 Model at St Claire starting at $2,861 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Santa Maria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Santa Maria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MontiavoBurgundy3BR,2BA$2.58
St Claire3x2Ap T2 - 3X23BR,2BA$2.28
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.61
Centennial Gardens ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$2.29
La Plaza Villas2/2 Flat2BR,2BA$2.52
Bradley Garden ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.88
Park Avenue Arms Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.56
610 Union Ave, Unit C610 Union Ave2BR,1BA$2.94
Siena ApartmentsCasita1BR,1BA$3.12
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio ,1BA$2.82

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Outer Santa Maria, Santa Maria, and the greater Santa Maria area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Santa Maria Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Santa Maria?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Santa Maria is under $2,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Santa Maria?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Santa Maria is Park Vista which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Outer Santa Maria costs $3,258.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Santa Maria?

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 5 regular apartments in Outer Santa Maria that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer Santa Maria?

Cheap apartments in Outer Santa Maria have an average cost of $1,596 which is $1,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Santa Maria.

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