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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA. 28 Rentals Available
28 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,400

  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
    4 units available
    1 bd $1,257
    2 bd $1,511
    3 bd $1,746
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1720 SOUTH DEPOT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458
    Apply online
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    Studio $1,375+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1316 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
    15 units available
    1 bd $1,583
    2 bd $1,902
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    401 W. Pine Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,000

  • the front of the townhomes building with a sign that says treasury town homes
    1 bd $1,895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1004 W. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,200

  • a living room with wooden tables and chairs and a television
    2 bd $2,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    300 Burton Mesa Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Apply online • Pet friendly
4-2-city

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,375 and $1,895.

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

There are 16 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Maria, CA were last updated on 27 May 2026.

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

The average Santa Maria, CA cheap apartment size is 900 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.