Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sterling Downs Neighborhood of Belmont, CA from $1,800 (7 Rentals)

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property at 924 Hill St

$2,496

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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924 Hill St

BelmontCA94002
property at 3553 Curtiss St

$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

3553 Curtiss St

San MateoCA94403

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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 $2,278. Madison Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,695. Here are the most affordable Sterling Downs apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,278
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,695
Artisan CrossingJR - One BedroomStudio,1BA$3,960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling Downs, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling Downs area is the $4.25 price per square foot The Veranda Model at Bay Terrace in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,037. The second greatest value Sterling Downs apartment is the 1x1rw 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.
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$4.25
Madison Place1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.93
Artisan CrossingJR - One BedroomStudio ,1BA$6.60
The HaydenAU21BR,1BA$6.69
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Downs Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Downs Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Downs Apartment is $2,278 at Belmont Family Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sterling Downs Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling Downs is starting from $2,716 at Belmont Family Apartments.

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