Amara Apartments
329 W Carmen Ln,
Santa Maria,
CA
93458
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Total Monthly Price
$1,972 - $2,006
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
655 - 795 sq ft
Greystar California, Inc. dba Greystar Corp. License No. 1525765 Broker: Gerard S. Donohue License No. 01265072
Highlights
- Grill
- Patio
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 062price $1,972square feet 655availibility Now
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Unit 066price $2,007square feet 655availibility Now
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Unit 031price $1,977square feet 655availibility Now
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Unit 062price $1,972square feet 655availibility Now
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Unit 066price $2,007square feet 655availibility Now
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Unit 031price $1,977square feet 655availibility Now
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.
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Utilities & Essentials
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Parking FeeAmount for covered parking space/services. May be subject to availability. Charged per unit.$20 / mo
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Pest Control ServicesAmount for pest control services. Charged per unit.$4 / mo
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Utility - Billing Administrative FeeAmount to manage utility services billing. Charged per unit.$6.50 / mo
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Utility - Electric - Third PartyUsage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of electric paid to a third party. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd PartyVaries / mo
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Utility - Natural Gas - Third PartyUsage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of natural gas paid to a third party. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd PartyVaries / mo
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Utility - WaterUsage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of water Charged per unit.
Disclaimer: Utility apportionment is allocation: unit size & occupants.Varies / mo -
Utility - SewerUsage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision of sewer services. Charged per unit.
Disclaimer: Utility apportionment is allocation: unit size & occupants.Varies / mo -
Trash Services - CAUsage-Based (Utilities).Trash services provided only in California. Charged per unit.
Disclaimer: Utility apportionment is allocation: divided eq per unit.Varies / mo -
Porter Service RebillUsage-Based (Utilities).Amount associated with billing back third-party porter services. Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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Renters Liability Insurance - Third PartyAmount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party
Disclaimer: Price varies based on selections with third party provider.Varies / mo
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Holding Deposit (Refundable)Amount to hold rental home off the market at time of application. Amount applied to security deposit and/or amounts owed upon application approval. Refundable per terms of application. Charged per unit.$100
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Application FeeAmount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market. Charged per applicant.$56
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Due at Move-In
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Security Deposit (Refundable)Amount intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.
Disclaimer: Price varies based on floor plan type/size.$1,000 - $2,000Max chargeable amount: $2,000
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Due at Move-Out
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Utility - Final Bill FeeAmount billed to calculate final utility statement. Charged per unit.$10
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Due at Application
Pet policies are negotiable.
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Dogs
Max of 2Restrictions:Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.Read More Read Less
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Cats
Max of 2Restrictions:
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Pet Fees
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Pet Management - Third PartyMax of 1. Amount for authorized pet registration and screening services. Charged per pet. Payable to 3rd Party
Disclaimer: Price varies based on number of pets.$25 - $35 -
Pet Deposit (Refundable)Max of 1. Amount for pet living in rental home. May be assessed per pet or per rental home, based on lease requirements. Refunds processed per lease terms. Charged per pet.$500
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Pet RentMax of 1. Monthly amount for authorized pet. Charged per pet.$50 / mo
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Common Area/Clubhouse RentalAmount to rent a shared common area space, including clubhouse. May be subject to availability. Charged per unit.$125 / occurrence
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Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable)Additional amount, based on screening results, intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.100% of base rentMax chargeable amount: 100% of base rent
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Positive Credit Reporting ServicesAmount to send positive payment history to credit reporting agency(ies); per person. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party$3.70 / mo
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Common Area/Clubhouse Deposit (Refundable)Amount to rent a shared community amenity space. Refund processed in accordance with amenity/clubhouse rental agreement. May be subject to availability. Charged per unit.$200 / occurrence
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LaundryAmount for laundry services. Charged per unit.$5 / occurrence
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Early Lease Termination/CancellationAmount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; excludes rent and other charges. Charged per unit.100% of base rent / occurrence
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Damage Waiver ProgramAmount to participate in waiver program in lieu of obtaining liability insurance. Charged per unit.$15 / mo
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Access Device - ReplacementAmount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes. Charged per device.
Disclaimer: Price varies based on device type.$15 - $25 / occurrence -
Returned Payment Fee (NSF)Amount for returned payment. Charged per unit.
Disclaimer: Price varies based on number of occurrences.$25 - $35 / occurrence -
Late FeeAmount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease. Charged per unit.$50 / occurrence
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Utility - Vacant Cost RecoveryUsage-Based (Utilities).Amount for utility usage not transferred to resident responsibility any time during occupancy. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
Property Fee Disclaimer: Total Monthly Leasing Price includes base rent, all monthly mandatory and any user-selected optional fees. Excludes variable, usage-based, and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Security Deposit may change based on screening results, but total will not exceed legal maximums. Some items may be taxed under applicable law. Some fees may not apply to rental homes subject to an affordable program. All fees are subject to application and/or lease terms. Prices and availability subject to change. Resident is responsible for damages beyond ordinary wear and tear. Resident may need to maintain insurance and to activate and maintain utility services, including but not limited to electricity, water, gas, and internet, per the lease. Additional fees may apply as detailed in the application and/or lease agreement, which can be requested prior to applying. Pets: Pet breed and other pet restrictions apply. Rentable Items: All Parking, storage, and other rentable items are subject to availability. Final pricing and availability will be determined during lease agreement. See Leasing Agent for details.
Details
Lease Options
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12 - 15 Month Leases
Property Information
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Built in 1976
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128 units/2 stories
About Amara Apartments
Greystar California, Inc. dba Greystar Corp. License No. 1525765 Broker: Gerard S. Donohue License No. 01265072
Amara Apartments is an apartment community located in Santa Barbara County and the 93458 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Lucia Mar Unified School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- *in select units
- 24-Hour Maintenance Service
- Carpet in Bedrooms*
- Courtesy Patrol
- Large Patios and Balconies
- Laundry Room
- Lush Landscaping
- New Kitchen Hardware
- Newly Renovated Units
- Outside Resident Lounge
- Picnic Style Seating
- Santa Maria Style Barbecue Pits
- Santa Maria Style BBQ Pits
- Separate Dining Area
- Spacious One & Two-Bedroom Floor Plans
- Stainless Steel Appliances in Select Units
- Two-Tone Paint
- Walk-in Closets in Primary Bedrooms
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Clubhouse
Grill
24 Hour Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- 24 Hour Access
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Walk-Up
- Grill
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
Patio
Ceiling Fans
Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Patio
Santa Maria sits at the geographic center of California's Central Coast, roughly halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, which gives it a quiet confidence that bigger cities tend to lose. As the largest city in Santa Barbara County by population, it carries real economic weight, anchored by agriculture, Vandenberg Space Force Base, and Allan Hancock College, a two-year institution that shapes much of the city's educational and arts identity. The Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, based at the college, has launched professional careers for decades and draws audiences from well beyond city limits. Santa Maria officially holds the title of BBQ Capital of California, a distinction tied to the legendary Santa Maria-style barbecue tradition born here.
Neighborhoods range from the walkable streets near Downtown and Broadway to newer residential pockets around Enos Ranch and Betteravia, with the Orcutt district offering a more relaxed, small-town setting to the south.
Learn more about living in Santa Maria- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- 24 Hour Access
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Walk-Up
- Grill
- *in select units
- 24-Hour Maintenance Service
- Carpet in Bedrooms*
- Courtesy Patrol
- Large Patios and Balconies
- Laundry Room
- Lush Landscaping
- New Kitchen Hardware
- Newly Renovated Units
- Outside Resident Lounge
- Picnic Style Seating
- Santa Maria Style Barbecue Pits
- Santa Maria Style BBQ Pits
- Separate Dining Area
- Spacious One & Two-Bedroom Floor Plans
- Stainless Steel Appliances in Select Units
- Two-Tone Paint
- Walk-in Closets in Primary Bedrooms
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Patio
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 22.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 46 min | 36.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 52 min | 41.0 mi |
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Models
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedrooms
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2 Bedrooms
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While Amara Apartments does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Parking is available at Amara Apartments for $40 / mo. Additional fees and deposits may apply.
Amara Apartments has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,972/mo. to $2,006/mo.
Yes, Amara Apartments welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,972 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $78,860 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Amara Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
While Amara Apartments does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.
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329 W Carmen Ln
Santa Maria, CA 93458