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  2. Building Photo - 2537 Knightbridge Dr
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $875
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$875
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$875

    2537 Knightbridge Dr

    2537 Knightbridge Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
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  5. Building Photo - S12400
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,395

    S12400 Unit C

    124 E Sunset Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
  8. Building Photo - 329 E Mariposa Way
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    329 E Mariposa Way

    329 E Mariposa Way, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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  9. Building Photo - La Vista
    STUDIO
    $1,662+
    1 BED
    $1,765+
    2 BEDS
    $2,239+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,624 - $3,886
    Required Monthly Fees$38
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,662 - $2,330

    La Vista

    740 S Western Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    (805) 619-5052
  10. Building Photo - Hancock Terrace
    $214 Off
    Price Drop. $214 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,799+
    1 BED
    $1,999+
    2 BEDS
    $2,499+
    3 BEDS
    $3,099+

    Hancock Terrace

    534 E Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    (805) 723-3301
  20. Building Photo - Amara Apartments
    Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED
    $2,051+
    2 BEDS
    $2,141+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,020 - $2,226
    Required Monthly Fees$31
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,051 - $2,257

    Amara Apartments

    329 W Carmen Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    (805) 723-3063
  26. Building Photo - 1866 Vista del Sol
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    1866 Vista del Sol Unit #2

    1866 Vista del Sol, Nipomo, CA 93444
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  34. Building Photo - Las Brisas
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $2,430+
    2 BEDS
    $3,151+
    3 BEDS
    $3,637+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,419 - $3,680
    Required Monthly Fees$11
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,430 - $3,691

    Las Brisas

    983 W Dan Blough Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    (805) 866-0074
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Santa Maria at a Glance

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Santa Maria, CA Apartments for Rent

Santa Maria is the BBQ Capital of California, right in the heart of the Central Coast where Mediterranean weather and farm country vibes meet everything you need for modern living. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Santa Maria, you'll discover plenty of options near shopping spots like Town Center at Santa Maria and Crossroads Shopping Center, plus established neighborhoods around downtown and the Orcutt district. With one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,837 and two-bedrooms around $2,214, you get Central Coast living without those sky-high Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo prices.

Living in Santa Maria means easy access to work and play, with Highway 101 running right through town—connecting you to San Luis Obispo up north and Santa Barbara and LA down south. The city's spot in the Santa Maria Valley wine region puts local wineries, tasting rooms, and the annual Strawberry Festival just minutes from your door. Apartment communities near Allan Hancock College are perfect if you're hitting the books, while Santa Maria Area Transit buses get you around town and connect to neighboring areas. You'll love being close to Waller Park's 154 acres of trails and recreation, tons of dining options along Broadway, and all the shopping you need at both major retailers and local favorites.

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Ernest Righetti High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,416 Students
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Ernest Righetti High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,416 Students
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Pioneer Valley High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,080 Students
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Pioneer Valley High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,080 Students
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Lakeview Junior High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
463 Students
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Lakeview Junior High

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
463 Students
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Joe Nightingale Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
695 Students
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Joe Nightingale Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
695 Students
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Pine Grove Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
569 Students
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Pine Grove Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
569 Students

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