Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, TX from $300 (19 Rentals)

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Granada Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

651 W Stenger StSan Benito, TX 78586
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sunland Country

502 South Ed Carey DrHarlingen, TX 78552
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Santa Maria, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Maria Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Maria, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Mercedes Apartments in the Donna Weslaco Mercedes neighborhood priced from $650. Sterling Oak Apartments in the Donna Weslaco Mercedes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Maria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mercedes Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$650
Sterling Oak Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Pike Plaza1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
La Estancia Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$775
La Herencia Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, TX and Nearby

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Maria area is the $0.97 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Palm Court Townhomes in the starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Santa Maria apartment is the Domain Model at Domain Luxury Townhomes starting at $1,300 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Donna Weslaco Mercedes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Maria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Court TownhomesTownhouse3BR,3BA$0.97
Domain Luxury TownhomesDomain2BR,2.5BA$1.01
St. James Apartments3-2 (1st-2nd floor)3BR,2BA$0.89
La Estancia Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.96
Palms Cabanas2x22BR,2BA$1.00
West Oak Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Rosemont Highland Gardens2x12BR,1BA$1.00
La Herencia Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Mercedes Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Sterling Oak Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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Getting Around Santa Maria, TX

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Maria Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Maria Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Maria Apartment is $650 at Mercedes Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Maria Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Maria is starting from $750 at Mercedes Apartments.

What is the most affordable Santa Maria Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santa Maria Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Herencia Apartments and starts from $880.

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