Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Santa Maria Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA from $600 (25 Rentals)

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property at 825 Raaberg Way

$1,295 - $1,700

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

825 Raaberg Way

Santa MariaCA93458

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La Vista
$1,677 - $5,867
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$1,677 - $5,867
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

La Vista

740 S Western AveSanta Maria, CA 93458
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property at 1025 W Boone St

$1,795 - $2,150

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 9

1025 W Boone St

Santa MariaCA93458

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Amara Apartments
$1,899 - $2,570
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Amara Apartments

329 W Carmen LnSanta Maria, CA 93458
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424 East Mill Street
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

424 East Mill Street

418-424 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Arbor Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Ridge

330 E Enos DrSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Gateway Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

101 N BroadwaySanta Maria, CA 93454
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Vizcaya Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vizcaya Apartments

1720 S Depot StSanta Maria, CA 93458
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South West Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South West Santa Maria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South West Santa Maria area of Santa Maria, CA is a Studio unit found at Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+ priced from $1,200. Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable South West Santa Maria apartments for rent in Santa Maria, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 61BR,1BA$1,250
Park VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,677
Hancock Terrace0x1 SpeakStudio,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West Santa Maria, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West Santa Maria area is the $2.28 price per square foot 3x2Ap T2 - 3X2 Model at St Claire in the in the Santa Maria neighborhood starting from $2,864. The second greatest value South West Santa Maria apartment is the Monterey Model at Refugio starting at $3,250 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Santa Maria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South West Santa Maria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St Claire3x2Ap T2 - 3X23BR,2BA$2.28
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.61
1009 E Jones St, Unit Bella Villa Apartments1009 E Jones St3BR,2BA$2.71
MontiavoUmbria2BR,2BA$2.70
Centennial Gardens ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$2.29
Park Avenue Arms Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.56
Amara Apartments2x1 DS2BR,1BA$3.14
Siena ApartmentsCasita1BR,1BA$3.21
Cassia ApartmentsOne Bed B1BR,1BA$3.25
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio ,1BA$2.82

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Santa Maria. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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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

Written by: Robin Stewart

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