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South West Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA Local Guide

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

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the South West Santa Maria area is the $2.28 price per square foot 3X2 Pine Finish Model at St Claire in the in the Harvest Glen neighborhood starting from $2,872. The second greatest value South West Santa Maria apartment is the Umbria Model at Montiavo starting at $2,822 with a $2.54 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.
St Claire3X2 Pine Finish3BR,2BA$2.28
MontiavoUmbria2BR,2BA$2.54
Azure Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.08
Siena ApartmentsHacienda2BR,1BA$3.01
Sierra Sands1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.31
Hancock Terrace ApartmentsMural1BR,1BA$2.81
Cassia ApartmentsOne Bed A1BR,1BA$3.31
Amara Apartments1x1 DS1BR,1BA$2.67
Santa Maria Studios - Seniors 55+StudioStudio ,1BA$3.14
La VistaStudioStudio ,1BA$3.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about South West Santa Maria

What type of rentals are currently available in South West Santa Maria?

There are currently 106 Apartments for Rent in South West Santa Maria, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,179 to $4,904. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South West Santa Maria ranging from $1,850 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South West Santa Maria?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South West Santa Maria ranges from $1,850 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,571.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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