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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA
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Apartments Under $1,400

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    1316 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    STUDIO $1,250+
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    1720 SOUTH DEPOT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,257
    2 BEDS $1,511
    3+ BEDS $1,746

Apartments Under $1,600

Apartments Under $2,000

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    1004 W. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    1 BED $1,895
    2 BEDS $2,395
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    710 W. Alvin Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,250 and $2,395.

How many cheap rentals are available in Santa Maria, CA on RentCafe?

There are 36 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Maria, CA were last updated on 15 Apr 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

The average Santa Maria, CA cheap apartment size is 885 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

Cheap apartments in Santa Maria, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

A cheap apartment in Santa Maria, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Santa Maria, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Santa Maria, CA has never been easier. We feature 13 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Santa Maria, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Santa Maria, CA? The average apartment rent in Santa Maria is $2,340 per month so any rental south of $1,872 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Maria, CA rents go as low as $1,250/mo.

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