Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Santa Maria Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA from $600 (23 Rentals)

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Amara Apartments
$1,885 - $2,190
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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 Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. 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 9Studio,1BA$1,350
Park VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Amara Apartments1x1 DS1BR,1BA$1,885
Park Avenue Arms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,900

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

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West Santa Maria area is the $2.36 price per square foot Burgundy Model at Montiavo in the in the Harvest Glen neighborhood starting from $3,062. The second greatest value South West Santa Maria apartment is the 3x2 Mahogany Finish Model at St Claire starting at $3,024 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Harvest Glen 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.
MontiavoBurgundy3BR,2BA$2.36
St Claire3x2 Mahogany Finish3BR,2BA$2.41
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.53
1009 E Jones St, Unit Bella Villa Apartments1009 E Jones St3BR,2BA$2.71
Sierra Sands3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.12
Centennial Gardens ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$2.22
Azure Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.88
Park Avenue Arms Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.56
Amara Apartments1x1 US1BR,1BA$2.90
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio ,1BA$2.82

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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 $2,328.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South West Santa Maria?

The cheapest apartment in South West Santa Maria is Park Vista which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in South West Santa Maria costs $3,216.

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 11 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 $1,044 which is $2,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South West Santa Maria.

Expert Rental Resources

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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