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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 St. James Apartments priced from $630. Mercedes Apartments in the Donna Weslaco Mercedes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Maria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. James Apartments1-1 (1st-2nd-3rd floor)1BR,1BA$630
Mercedes Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$650
Sterling Oak Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Avanti Legacy at Sienna PalmsA11BR,1BA$682
La Estancia Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$725
La Herencia Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$750
Live Oak ApartmentsReg. 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$775
West Oak Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$855
Keystone ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$855
Heather Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$875

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

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Maria area is the $0.78 price per square foot Townhome 2 bed / 2 1/2 bath Model at Oak Terrace Apartments in the starting from $995. 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.
Oak Terrace ApartmentsTownhome 2 bed / 2 1/2 bath2BR,2.5BA$0.78
New Hampshire Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.86
Sangria SunsetRemodel 2 bed 1 Bath 1/22BR,1.5BA$0.98
Avanti Legacy at Sienna PalmsB12BR,2BA$0.99
West Oak Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.94
La Estancia Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.81
Live Oak ApartmentsReg. 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
La Herencia Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Sterling Oak Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96
St. James Apartments1-1 (1st-2nd-3rd floor)1BR,1BA$0.95

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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 $630 at St. James 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 $725 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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