
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Outer Santa Maria Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA from $1,200 (11 Rentals)


Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+

0 Francis Ln

329 E Mariposa Way
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Hancock Terrace

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La Vista

Vandenberg Senior Residence

0 E Chapel St

Gateway Apartments
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Hummel Village
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Santa Maria?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Outer Santa Maria Studio Apartments | $1,747 | $1,200 | $2,212 |
| Outer Santa Maria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $1,350 | $2,696 |
| Outer Santa Maria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,682 | $2,095 | $3,808 |
| Outer Santa Maria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,185 | $2,250 | $3,700 |
| Outer Santa Maria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $2,999 | $2,999 |
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Best Local Schools in Outer Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA
Patterson Road Elementary
Ernest Righetti High
Lakeview Junior High
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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 $2,212.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Santa Maria?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Santa Maria is Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Outer Santa Maria costs $3,225.
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 13 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 $949 which is $2,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Santa Maria.
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