Apartments for Rent in the South West Santa Maria Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA (148 Rentals)

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Las Brisas
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$2,429 - $3,690
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Las Brisas

983 W Dan Blough DrSanta Maria, CA 93455
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Amara Apartments
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$1,903 - $2,189
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Amara Apartments

329 W Carmen LnSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Montiavo
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$3,402 - $4,747
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Montiavo

2460 S Rubel WaySanta Maria, CA 93455
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St Claire
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$2,695 - $2,983
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St Claire

1735 Biscayne StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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La Vista
$1,634 - $10,037
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La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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329 E Mariposa Way

Santa MariaCA93454
property at 443 E Park Ave

$2,600

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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443 E Park Ave

Santa MariaCA93454
property at 2537 Knightbridge Dr

$875

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 12

2537 Knightbridge Dr

Santa MariaCA93455

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South West Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central Santa Maria. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? this section of town ranks as a good residential area for families, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, and more.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs or cats? This area has risen to be one of our favorite communities for pet owners who rent, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about South West Santa Maria

How much are Studio apartments in South West Santa Maria?

There are currently 23 Studio Apartments in South West Santa Maria with rent ranges from $1,200 to $1,899 with an average price of $1,631.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South West Santa Maria ranges from $1,250 to $2,696 with an average monthly rent of $2,180.

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

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South West Santa Maria range from $1,997 to $3,458. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,731.

How expensive are South West Santa Maria Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 41 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South West Santa Maria on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,785 to $3,700 - averaging $3,350 for the location.

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