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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 $675. 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$675
La Estancia Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$700
La Herencia Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$750
Live Oak ApartmentsReg. 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$775
Pike Plaza1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Sangria Sunset1 Bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
West Oak Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
Keystone ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$855
St. James Apartments2-2 (1st-2nd floor)2BR,2BA$860

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

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Maria area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Palms Cabanas in the in the Donna Weslaco Mercedes neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Santa Maria apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at New Hampshire Townhomes starting at $875 with a $0.86 price per square foot . 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.
Palms Cabanas2x22BR,2BA$1.00
New Hampshire Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.86
Sangria SunsetRemodel 2 bed 1 Bath 1/22BR,1.5BA$0.98
St. James Apartments2-2 (1st-2nd floor)2BR,2BA$0.85
West Oak Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.94
La Estancia Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.78
Live Oak ApartmentsReg. 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
La Herencia Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Mercedes Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Sterling Oak Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96

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Getting Around Santa Maria, TX

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16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

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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 $700 at La Estancia 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 $830.

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