What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Santa Maria, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Santa Maria. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in Santa Maria, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Santa Maria. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Santa Maria. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA from $1,100

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Santa Maria, CA?

There are 299 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Vandenberg Senior Residence, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,095+ /mo
Studio · 4 units available
Vandenberg Senior ResidenceSanta Maria, CA 93454
New Today
Santa Maria Studios, Santa Maria, CA 93455
$1,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 426 sq ft
Santa Maria StudiosSanta Maria, CA 93455
Call(213) 725-2258
Westgate Courtyards, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,311+ /mo
2 beds · 2 units available
Westgate CourtyardsSanta Maria, CA 93458
New Today
Call(805) 303-2329
415 S Broadway #A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 725 sq ft
415 S Broadway #ASanta Maria, CA 93454
421 E Mill St #A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
421 E Mill St #ASanta Maria, CA 93454
La Vista, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,453+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 15 units available
La VistaSanta Maria, CA 93458
New Today
539C E Newlove Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
539C E Newlove DrSanta Maria, CA 93454
311 E McElhany Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
311 E McElhany AveSanta Maria, CA 93454
405 E Cook St #E, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,550/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
405 E Cook St #ESanta Maria, CA 93454
Orange Gardens, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,625+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
Orange GardensSanta Maria, CA 93458
Cassia Apartments, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,746+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 10 units available
Cassia ApartmentsSanta Maria, CA 93454
New Today
310 W Chapel St #L, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,750/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
310 W Chapel St #LSanta Maria, CA 93458View units
Western Gardens, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,750/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Western GardensSanta Maria, CA 93458
405 W Cook St #A, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,795/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
405 W Cook St #ASanta Maria, CA 93458
Hancock Terrace, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,799+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 19 units available
Hancock TerraceSanta Maria, CA 93454
New Today
218 Oak St #A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
218 Oak St #ASanta Maria, CA 93454
101 N Broadway #316, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,850/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 392 sq ft
101 N Broadway #316Santa Maria, CA 93454View units
Vizcaya Apartments, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,862+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 5 units available
Vizcaya ApartmentsSanta Maria, CA 93458
New Today
2723 Niverth Casita, Santa Maria, CA 93455
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 bath
2723 Niverth CasitaSanta Maria, CA 93455
702 E Mill St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,895/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
702 E Mill StSanta Maria, CA 93454
2723 S Niverth Pl, Santa Maria, CA 93455
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 bath
2723 S Niverth PlSanta Maria, CA 93455
2723 Niverth Casita #CASITA, Santa Maria, CA 93455
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
2723 Niverth Casita #CASITASanta Maria, CA 93455
Azure Apartments, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,913+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 19 units available
Azure ApartmentsSanta Maria, CA 93454
New Today
1915 S Regina Ct, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,950/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
1915 S Regina CtSanta Maria, CA 93458
474 E Battles Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$1,975/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 1,150 sq ft
474 E Battles RdSanta Maria, CA 93454
504 S Oakley Ave #A, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$1,995/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 655 sq ft
504 S Oakley Ave #ASanta Maria, CA 93458
De Armond Pl, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$2,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
De Armond PlSanta Maria, CA 93454View units
1711 S Adler Ct #ADU, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$2,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 705 sq ft
1711 S Adler Ct #ADUSanta Maria, CA 93458
1711 Adler Ct #ADU, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$2,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 705 sq ft
1711 Adler Ct #ADUSanta Maria, CA 93458View units
312 W Roschelle Ln #A-D, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$2,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
312 W Roschelle Ln #A-DSanta Maria, CA 93458
749 Crilene Ln #2, Santa Maria, CA 93455
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
749 Crilene Ln #2Santa Maria, CA 93455
122 Goodwin Rd #1, Santa Maria, CA 93455
$2,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 950 sq ft
122 Goodwin Rd #1Santa Maria, CA 93455
193 Patterson Rd #193, Santa Maria, CA 93455
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
193 Patterson Rd #193Santa Maria, CA 93455
516 N Elizabeth St #A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$2,100/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
516 N Elizabeth St #ASanta Maria, CA 93454
Siena Apartments, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$2,136+ /mo
1 bed · 4 units available
Siena ApartmentsSanta Maria, CA 93458
New Today
1009 E Jones St #330, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$2,150/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 540 sq ft
1009 E Jones St #330Santa Maria, CA 93454
162 Goodwin Rd #1, Santa Maria, CA 93455
$2,195/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 888 sq ft
162 Goodwin Rd #1Santa Maria, CA 93455
519 W Taylor St #306, Santa Maria, CA 93458
$2,200/mo
2 beds · 2 baths
519 W Taylor St #306Santa Maria, CA 93458
453 El Cerrito, Santa Maria, CA 93455
$2,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
453 El CerritoSanta Maria, CA 93455
321 Inger Dr #D-20, Santa Maria, CA 93454
$2,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
321 Inger Dr #D-20Santa Maria, CA 93454