Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Santa Maria Neighborhood of Santa Maria, CA from $600 (8 Rentals)

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424 East Mill Street

418-424 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
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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 Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+ priced from $1,350. La Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,442. Here are the most affordable South West Santa Maria apartments for rent in Santa Maria, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 7Studio,1BA$1,350
La VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,442
Amara Apartments1x1 US1BR,1BA$1,827

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

As of October 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the South West Santa Maria area is the $2.46 price per square foot Catalonia Model at Montiavo in the in the Harvest Glen neighborhood starting from $3,207. The second greatest value South West Santa Maria apartment is the 3x2 Mahogany Finish Model at St Claire starting at $3,042 with a $2.42 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.
MontiavoCatalonia3BR,2BA$2.46
St Claire3x2 Mahogany Finish3BR,2BA$2.42
RefugioMonterey3BR,2.5BA$2.41
Centennial Gardens ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.08
Azure Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.81
Sierra Sands2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.37
Park Avenue Arms Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.33
Hancock Terrace ApartmentsDeco1BR,1BA$2.97
Amara Apartments1x1 DS1BR,1BA$2.80
Villa del Sol Senior Apts 55+Plan 9Studio ,1BA$3.23

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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 $2,701.

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 $1,550, while the average apartment in South West Santa Maria costs $3,207.

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 3 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 $1,182 which is $2,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South West Santa Maria.

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