Apartments for Rent in the South West Santa Maria Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA (139 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
$1,956 - $2,545
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Amara Apartments

329 W Carmen LnSanta Maria, CA 93458
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Montiavo
$2,982 - $3,598
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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
$1,645 - $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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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

471 E Newlove Dr, Unit B

471 E Newlove DrSanta Maria, CA 93454
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$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 413 E Park Ave

$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

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property at 1112 Fox Field Ln

$3,600

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1112 Fox Field Ln

Santa MariaCA93458
property at 1706 Santillan Ave

$4,600

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1706 Santillan Ave

Santa MariaCA93458

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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

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Available Sep 1

825 Raaberg Way

Santa MariaCA93458

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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 3.5 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

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

As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 139 available South West Santa Maria apartments priced from $1,200 to $4,500, with an average monthly rent of $2,502.

How much are Studio apartments in South West Santa Maria?

There are currently 24 Studio Apartments in South West Santa Maria with rent ranges from $1,200 to $1,986 with an average price of $1,696.

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 $1,500 to $2,646 with an average monthly rent of $2,080.

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 $2,000 to $3,503. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,719.

How expensive are South West Santa Maria Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 43 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South West Santa Maria on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,785 to $3,950 - averaging $3,285 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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.