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


Centennial Gardens Apartments

Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+

Sierra Sands

Refugio

Azure Apartments

Cassia Apartments

Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+

Hancock Terrace

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Amara Apartments
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Montiavo

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St Claire

Park Vista

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La Vista

Siena Apartments

Park Avenue Arms Apartments

329 E Mariposa Way

443 E Park Ave

2537 Knightbridge Dr

0 W Cypress St, Unit B
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0 W Cypress St, Unit A

1308 Bethel Ln, Unit Main

0 De Armond Pl, Unit A

327 W Tunnell St

0 De Armond Pl, Unit C

0 S Lincoln St, Unit D

710 E Orange St

722 E Cook St

0 N Dejoy St

923 Francis Ln
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303 E Park Ave

2035 Lassen Dr

0 S E Ave

923 Francis Ln

303 E Park Ave

0 E Newlove Dr

704-706 E Orange St

570 E Newlove Dr

1390 Yale Pl

713 Vine St
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1025 W Boone St

124 E Sunset Ave

912 Haslam Dr

119 Liberty St

610 E Newlove Dr

118 W Boone St

520 E Cypress St

620 W Park Ave

628 E Chapel St

1711 Adler Ct
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South West Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South West Santa Maria?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Santa Maria Studio Apartments | $1,631 | $1,200 | $1,899 |
| South West Santa Maria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $1,250 | $2,696 |
| South West Santa Maria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,731 | $1,997 | $3,458 |
| South West Santa Maria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,350 | $2,785 | $3,700 |
| South West Santa Maria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $2,999 | $2,999 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth West Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA
Ranked #2
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South West Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA
Miller (Isaac) Elementary
Santa Maria High
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High
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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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