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  1. Building Photo - Las Brisas
    $505 Off
    Price Drop. $505 Off
    1 BED
    $2,455+
    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$2,455 - $3,691

    Las Brisas

    983 W Dan Blough Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    (805) 866-0074
  9. Building Photo - St Claire
    Good Value
    3 BEDS
    $3,018
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,011 - $3,141
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,018 - $3,148

    St Claire

    1735 Biscayne St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    (805) 608-2056
  10. Building Photo - Montiavo
    Discounts
    Discounts
    2 BEDS
    $3,119+
    3 BEDS
    $3,086+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,078 - $4,708
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,086 - $3,317

    Montiavo

    2460 S Rubel Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    (805) 357-4826
  11. STUDIO
    $1,838+
    1 BED
    $1,941+
    2 BEDS
    $2,325+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800 - $3,730
    Required Monthly Fees$38
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,838 - $2,340

    La Vista

    740 S Western Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    (805) 619-5052
  12. $355 Off
    Price Drop. $355 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,665+
    1 BED
    $1,747+
    2 BEDS
    $2,202+
    3 BEDS
    $2,893+

    Hancock Terrace

    534 E Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    (805) 723-3301
  13. $365 Off
    Price Drop. $365 Off
    1 BED
    $2,184+
    2 BEDS
    $2,246+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,153 - $2,323
    Required Monthly Fees$31
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,184 - $2,354

    Amara Apartments

    329 W Carmen Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    (805) 723-3063
  19. Building Photo - Siena Apartments
    $236 Off
    Price Drop. $236 Off
    1 BED
    $2,105+
    2 BEDS
    $2,416+

    Siena Apartments

    1245 W Sonya Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
  22. Building Photo - 4845 Orcutt Rd
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,634
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,634
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,634

    4845 Orcutt Rd Unit SI ID1244464P

    4845 Orcutt Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455
  37. Building Photo - 3940 Silver Leaf Dr
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,700

    3940 Silver Leaf Dr Unit House

    3940 Silver Leaf Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455
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  38. 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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  39. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,980
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,980
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,980

    1212 Jamie Loop Unit Hancock Village

    1212 Jamie Loop, Santa Maria, CA 93454
  40. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,350

    610 Union Ave Unit C

    610 Union Ave, Orcutt, CA 93455
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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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Education

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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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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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Frequently asked questions about renting in Santa Maria, CA

What are the average rent costs in Santa Maria, CA?

The average rent in Santa Maria, CA is $2,011.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Santa Maria, CA is $1,734.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA is $2,011.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA is $2,349.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA is $3,167.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA is $1,661.

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