Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA

As of October 16, 2026, brightplace lists 83 apartments for rent across 5 communities in Santa Maria, CA. At the typical community, two-bedrooms start at $2,695 a month and three-bedrooms at $3,046. Greystar manages 2 of these communities and TruAmerica Multifamily 2.

Communities
5
Apartments available
83
Typical starting rent
$2,695/mo
Homes in these buildings
668

Rent by apartment size in Santa Maria

Listed rents as of October 16, 2026.
SizeAvailableCommunitiesTypical starting rentLowest listed rent
Studio171—$1,411/mo
1 bedroom182—$1,810/mo
2 bedrooms325$2,695/mo$2,108/mo
3 bedrooms143$3,046/mo$2,804/mo

Typical starting rent is the median of each community’s lowest listed rent for that size, shown when at least three communities list it. Lowest listed rent is the single cheapest listing, which can be a room in a shared home or an income-restricted apartment. Rents change daily, so confirm with the community before you apply.

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Apartment communities in Santa Maria

5 communities, A to Z. Availability and rents as of October 16, 2026.

  • Amara Apartments

    329 Carmen Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458

    9 available · 1 bd–2 bd · $2,108–$2,208/mo

  • La Vista

    740 S Western Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458

    52 available · Studio–2 bd · $1,411–$2,244/mo

  • Montiavo

    2460 South Rubel Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455

    13 available · 2 bd–3 bd · $2,772–$3,189/mo

  • Parke Orcutt

    3235 Orcutt Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455

    2 available · 2 bd–3 bd · $2,695–$3,220/mo

  • St Claire

    1735 Biscayne St, Santa Maria, CA 93458

    7 available · 2 bd–3 bd · $2,804–$3,029/mo

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