Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Santa Maria Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA from $1,500 (18 Rentals)

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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 Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ priced from $1,350. Sierra Sands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here are the most affordable Outer Santa Maria apartments for rent in Santa Maria, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 9Studio,1BA$1,350
Sierra Sands3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,365
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,594
Amara Apartments1x1 US1BR,1BA$1,736
Gateway ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Santa Maria, CA

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Santa Maria area is the $2.25 price per square foot 3x2 Mahogany Finish Model at St Claire in the in the Harvest Glen neighborhood starting from $2,830. The second greatest value Outer Santa Maria apartment is the Calabria Model at Montiavo starting at $2,979 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Harvest Glen 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.
St Claire3x2 Mahogany Finish3BR,2BA$2.25
MontiavoCalabria2BR,2BA$2.75
Sierra Sands3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
La Plaza Villas2/22BR,2BA$2.52
Bradley Garden ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.60
Park Avenue Arms Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.33
Siena ApartmentsValley2BR,2BA$3.16
Amara Apartments2x1 DS2BR,1BA$2.71
Parke Orcutt Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.21
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 7Studio ,1BA$3.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Santa Maria

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Santa Maria?

There are currently 136 Apartments for Rent in Outer Santa Maria, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $3,800. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Santa Maria ranging from $1,500 to $4,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Santa Maria ranges from $1,500 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,425.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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