
Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Granada, CA from $1,900 (15 Rentals)
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El Granada, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Granada?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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El Granada Studio Apartments | $2,926 | $2,000 | $4,512 |
El Granada 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,429 | $2,245 | $5,415 |
El Granada 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,517 | $2,800 | $6,734 |
El Granada 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,349 | $3,600 | $7,467 |
El Granada 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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Cheapest Available El Granada Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in El Granada, CA is a Studio unit found at The Lamplighter Apartments in the Mills Estates neighborhood priced from $2,000. Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes in the Burlingame Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,245. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Granada apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Lamplighter Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
2010 Trousdale Dr | Garden Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,270 |
Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
Northpark | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,516 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Granada, CA and Nearby
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Granada area is the $3.47 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at West 5th in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $4,571. The second greatest value El Granada apartment is the 2 bed 1 bath Model at 412 Richmond Dr starting at $2,750 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Granada apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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West 5th | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.47 |
412 Richmond Dr | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.84 |
111 Elm St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
El Rancho Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
Bellevue Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
The Lamplighter Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Hillside Gardens | Castle Peak | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
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Getting Around El Granada, CA
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Granada Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Granada?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Granada is at The Lamplighter Apartments listed at $2,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Granada Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Granada Apartment is $2,245 at Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Granada Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Granada is starting from $2,750 at 412 Richmond Dr.
What is the most affordable El Granada Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap El Granada Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West 5th and starts from $4,555.
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