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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA. 27 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,500

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    4.5 (4)
    1240 West Bethel Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool

Apartments Under $1,700

  • New units available 16 units available
    Studio $1,661+
    1 bd $1,764+
    2 bd $2,224+
    Total monthly cost
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    3.5 (11)
    740 S. Western Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

Apartments Under $1,900

  • 7 units available
    1 bd $1,862
    2 bd $2,050
    3 bd $2,582
    Base rent
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    1720 SOUTH DEPOT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458
    Apply online • Parking • Pool

Apartments Under $2,100

  • Rewards New units available
    1 bd $2,049
    2 bd $2,458
    Base rent Income restricted
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    300 Burton Mesa Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher

Apartments Under $2,300

  • New units available Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,295
    Base rent
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    4.0 (3)
    923 Francis Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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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 $1,727 and $3,886.

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

There are 44 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Maria, CA were last updated on 19 Jun 2026.

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

The average Santa Maria, CA cheap apartment size is 932 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.

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 27 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 $2,315 per month so any rental south of $1,852 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Maria, CA rents go as low as $1,661/mo.