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

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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave
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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave

1133-1129 Rhinette AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Whitman Manor
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Whitman Manor

2161 Whitman WaySan Bruno, CA 94066

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El Granada, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lamplighter ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,000
Alta off the Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,195
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,245
De Sabla ApartmentsSkylineStudio,1BA$2,400
Northpark1 Bedroom A1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 Den, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.58
Mavericks ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$3.54
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.44
Royal Pines2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.17
Bellevue Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.31
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.56
The Lamplighter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.24
Horizons West ApartmentsCypress View1BR,1BA$3.52
Hillside GardensCastle Peak1BR,1BA$3.60
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,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

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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