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Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA under $2100
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    a kitchen with wood cabinets and a blue island with three stools a bedroom with a bed and a window
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    534 E Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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    a kitchen with wood cabinets and a blue island with three stools a bedroom with a bed and a window Swimming Pool And Relaxing Area at Hancock Terrace Apartments, Santa Maria, CA Cardio Studio at Hancock Terrace Apartments, California
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    4.5/5 ax on May 26, 2023

    IVe been living here for almost 2 years and i like it. The place is clean quiet, and so far peacefull.

    4.5/5 A E. on Jan 24, 2023

    very good community staff is very friendly and understandable

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    1004 W. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,895
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    1316 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    STUDIO $1,250+
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    740 S. Western Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
    STUDIO $1,607+
    1 BED $1,722+
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    1117 West El Camino, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,995
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    534 E Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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    1720 SOUTH DEPOT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,257
    2 BEDS $1,511
    3+ BEDS $1,746
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    1240 West Bethel Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93458
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    511 West Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    1 BED $1,925
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    127 W. Agnes Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
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    710 W. Alvin Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
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    826 Cook St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,895
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    125 Derrick Alley, Orcutt, CA 93455
    2 BEDS $2,050
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    121 Derrick Alley, Orcutt, CA 93455
    2 BEDS $1,595
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    300 Burton Mesa Blvd. #100, Lompoc, CA 93436
    1 BED $1,895
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    300 Burton Mesa Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436
    1 BED $1,444+
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    325 Burton Mesa Blvd., Lompoc, CA 93436
    1 BED $2,025
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    401 W. Pine Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436
    1 BED $1,794
    2 BEDS $1,902+
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    113 S U St, Lompoc, CA 93436
    1 BED $2,030+
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When were prices and availability in Santa Maria, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Santa Maria, CA were last updated on 10 Mar 2025.

What are the best apartments in Santa Maria, CA?

The best apartments in Santa Maria, CA are: Siena Apartments, Hancock Terrace Apartments, Palm Villas, Montiavo and The Village Townhomes.

What type of rental buildings are in Santa Maria, CA?

In Santa Maria, 49% of the residents are renting compared to 51% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 11% of Santa Maria’s rentals, 52% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 36% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Santa Maria, CA under $3,000

Are you looking for a smart space where you can easily combine comfort with convenience? You will surely find the property that perfectly fits your needs with this variety of options. RentCafe offers you 69 apartments for rent in Santa Maria, CA from 25 modern buildings, so you’ll certainly find something suitable for you. If you want to live alone or with your partner, you might want to look for a studio or browse through our selection of 1 bedroom apartments. If you need more space but you don’t want to spend more than necessary on a monthly rent, check out our 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom apartments for less than $3,000, and make the most out of your budget.

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Santa Maria, CA is an amazing place to call home, with several rentals under $3,000 for you to choose from. There are many options and filters you can apply to your search to make the process easier and to find your next apartment faster and more efficiently. Asking yourself ‘are there any cheap apartments near me’? With our helpful filters, you can easily find the home of your dreams that also fits within your budget. With rent prices as low as $1,250 in Santa Maria, CA, you can find affordable and appealing apartments that match your requirements. Sort your search by ‘Rent’ ascending to see the cheapest ones at the top of the list. As soon as you find your perfect apartment, make sure to contact the property to check for availability or apply online directly on RentCafe.

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