
Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Granada, CA from $1,900 (21 Rentals)
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Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes

Crystal Springs Terrace

Royal Pines
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Alta off the Avenue

2010 Trousdale Dr

Ambassador Apartments

Station 16 Apartments

De Sabla Apartments

Skycrest Apartments

Burlingame Towers
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Northpark

One Three Four Elm Apartments

Pacific View Apartments

Bellevue Apartments

Horizons West Apartments

Hillside Gardens

1001 31st Ave
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303 Highland Ave
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 | $2,987 | $2,000 | $4,470 |
El Granada 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,402 | $2,185 | $9,999 |
El Granada 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,424 | $2,695 | $6,534 |
El Granada 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,729 | $3,600 | $8,494 |
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. Alta off the Avenue in the Bayfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. 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 |
Alta off the Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
De Sabla Apartments | Skyline | Studio,1BA | $2,400 |
Northpark | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2,645 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Granada, CA and Nearby
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Granada area is the $2.58 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 Den, 2 Bath Model at One Three Four Elm Apartments in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $3,090. The second greatest value El Granada apartment is the Plan D Model at Mavericks Apartments starting at $3,835 with a $3.54 price per square foot in the San Mateo Foster City Burlingame 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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One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Den, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
Mavericks Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $3.54 |
111 Elm St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
Royal Pines | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Bellevue Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
The Lamplighter Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Horizons West Apartments | Cypress View | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
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
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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 $2,695 at Royal Pines.
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 $4,916.
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