
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South West Santa Maria Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA from $1,500 (21 Rentals)


Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+

303 E Park Ave

Hancock Terrace

303 E Park Ave

1025 W Boone St

Park Vista
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Amara Apartments

Park Avenue Arms Apartments

Sierra Sands

223 North School Street

424 East Mill Street
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Vizcaya Apartments

Vandenberg Senior Residence

321 Inger Dr

Gateway Apartments

1711 Adler Ct
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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 | $1,718 | $1,200 | $2,025 |
South West Santa Maria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $1,500 | $2,646 |
| South West Santa Maria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,751 | $2,000 | $3,503 |
| South West Santa Maria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,297 | $2,785 | $3,950 |
| South West Santa Maria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $2,999 | $2,999 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South West Santa Maria Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA.
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Best Local Schools in South West Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA
Miller (Isaac) Elementary School
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South West Santa Maria Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South West Santa Maria?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South West Santa Maria is under $2,108.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South West Santa Maria?
The cheapest apartment in South West Santa Maria is Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in South West Santa Maria costs $2,564.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South West 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 5 regular apartments in South West 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 South West Santa Maria?
Cheap apartments in South West Santa Maria have an average cost of $1,560 which is $1,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South West Santa Maria.
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