Cheap Homes for Rent in El Granada, CA from $2,500 (6 Rentals)

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property at 1580 Higgins Way

1580 Higgins Way

PacificaCA94044
property at 275 Kent Rd

275 Kent Rd

PacificaCA94044

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99 Ave Portola

El GranadaCA94018

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lamplighter ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,000
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,245
2010 Trousdale DrGarden StudioStudio,1BA$2,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Granada, CA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Granada area is the $3.50 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at West 5th in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $4,616. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West 5th3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.50
412 Richmond Dr2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.84
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.44
El Rancho Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.15
Bellevue Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.55
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.56
The Lamplighter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.24
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
Hillside GardensCastle Peak1BR,1BA$3.60
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Granada

What type of rentals are currently available in El Granada?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in El Granada, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,000 to $10,537. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Granada ranging from $2,500 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Granada?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Granada ranges from $2,500 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,826.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in El Granada?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in El Granada range from $4,595 to $7,467, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $9,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,500.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Marie Brown

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