Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sterling Downs Neighborhood of Belmont, CA from $1,895 (50 Rentals)

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The Hayden
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$3,436 - $6,236

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Base Rent$3,436 - $6,236

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hayden

815 Old County RdBelmont, CA 94002
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1190 Ralston Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1190 Ralston Ave

1190 Ralston AveBelmont, CA 94002
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885 Laurel Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

885 Laurel Ave

885 Laurel AveBelmont, CA 94002
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630 Masonic Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

630 Masonic Way

630 Masonic WayBelmont, CA 94002
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100 Irene Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

100 Irene Ct

100 Irene CtBelmont, CA 94002
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300 Oxford Way
Studio Apartments

300 Oxford Way

300 Oxford WayBelmont, CA 94002
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181 Irene Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

181 Irene Ct

181 Irene CtBelmont, CA 94002
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150 Irene Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

150 Irene Ct

150 Irene CtBelmont, CA 94002

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421 Wessex Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

421 Wessex Way

421 Wessex WayBelmont, CA 94002
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1625 Sixth Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1625 Sixth Ave

1625 Sixth AveBelmont, CA 94002
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Sofi Belmont Glen
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Belmont Glen

200 Davey Glen RdBelmont, CA 94002
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1621 Sixth Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1621 Sixth Ave

1621 Sixth AveBelmont, CA 94002
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1000 South Belmont
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 South Belmont

1000 South RdBelmont, CA 94002
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Hill Garden Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hill Garden Apartments

941 Hill StBelmont, CA 94002
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840 El Camino Real
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

840 El Camino Real

840 El Camino RealBelmont, CA 94002
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590 Ralston Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

590 Ralston Ave

590 Ralston AveBelmont, CA 94002

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901 Granada St
1 Bedroom Apartments

901 Granada St

901 Granada StBelmont, CA 94002
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Belmont Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Heights

601 Middle AveBelmont, CA 94002
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921 Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

921 Hill

921 Hill StBelmont, CA 94002
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611 Wessex Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

611 Wessex Way

611 Wessex WayBelmont, CA 94002
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1160 Elmer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1160 Elmer St

1160 Elmer StBelmont, CA 94002

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27 E 41st Pl
Studio Apartments

27 E 41st Pl

27 E 41st PlSan Mateo, CA 94403
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20 E 41st Pl
Studio Apartments

20 E 41st Pl

20 E 41st PlSan Mateo, CA 94403
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49 E 40th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

49 E 40th Ave

49 E 40th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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68 38th Ave W
2 Bedroom Apartments

68 38th Ave W

68 38th Ave WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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103 W 38th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

103 W 38th Ave

103 W 38th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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4329 Beresford St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4329 Beresford St

4329 Beresford StSan Mateo, CA 94403

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The Villa at San Mateo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa at San Mateo

4000 S El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94403
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82 E. 39th Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

82 E. 39th Avenue

82 E 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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72 E 39th Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

72 E 39th Avenue

72 E 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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32 East Fortieth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

32 East Fortieth

32 E 40th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1 E 40th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 E 40th Ave

1 E 40th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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35 E 41st Pl
Studio Apartments

35 E 41st Pl

35 E 41st PlSan Mateo, CA 94403

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Sterling Downs, Belmont, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sterling Downs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sterling Downs area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Belmont Family Apartments priced from $2,090. 21 East 40th Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Sterling Downs apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,090
21 East 40th Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,195
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,795
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,275
The HaydenS1Studio,1BA$3,436
Artisan CrossingJR - One BedroomStudio,1BA$4,033

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling Downs, CA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling Downs area is the $4.07 price per square foot Plan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Crestview Apartments in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $3,275. The second greatest value Sterling Downs apartment is the 1 x 1 Model at Madison Place starting at $2,795 with a $3.93 price per square foot in the Sugarloaf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling Downs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.07
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.93
Artisan CrossingA1.11BR,1BA$6.77
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.87
The HaydenS1Studio ,1BA$6.66

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Sterling Downs, Belmont, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Downs Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sterling Downs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sterling Downs is under $4,033.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sterling Downs?

The cheapest apartment in Sterling Downs is Belmont Family Apartments which is listed at $2,090, while the average apartment in Sterling Downs costs $4,087.

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