Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carolands Neighborhood of Hillsborough, CA from $1,900 (19 Rentals)

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816 Highland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

816 Highland Ave

816 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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227 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 Elm St

227 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Highland Apartments
Studio Apartments

Highland Apartments

115 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

438 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Terrace Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Hills

619 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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128 Lorton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

128 Lorton Ave

128 Lorton AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Park Royal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Royal Apartments

651 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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433 Turner Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

433 Turner Terrace

433 Turner TerSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Florigrove Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Florigrove Apartments

1419-1421 Oak Grove AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Carolands, Granite Bay, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carolands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carolands area of Granite Bay, CA is a Studio unit found at Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes priced from $2,045. Alta off the Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Carolands apartments for rent in Granite Bay, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Tuscany Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Alta off the Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,195
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,200
De Sabla ApartmentsSkylineStudio,1BA$2,300
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolands, CA

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carolands area is the $3.26 price per square foot Single Family House Model at 2801 Hillside Dr in the in the San Mateo Park neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value Carolands apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + Family Room Model at 718 N Claremont St starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carolands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2801 Hillside DrSingle Family House4BR,3BA$3.26
718 N Claremont St2 Bedrooms + Family Room2BR,1BA$2.67
West 5th2 Bedroom C2BR,2BA$3.75
Burlingame Towers2x1 Penthouse2BR,1BA$3.99
Bellevue1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.17
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.56
615 Ansel RdAnsel1BR,1BA$3.80
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.93
241 Myrtle Rd, Unit E241 Myrtle Rd1BR,1BA$3.31
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carolands, Hillsborough, CA

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Hillsborough, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Carolands Neighborhood in Hillsborough, CA

Walk Score®

6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

4 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carolands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Carolands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carolands is under $2,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carolands?

The cheapest apartment in Carolands is Royal Pines which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Carolands costs $8,247.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carolands?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Carolands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Carolands?

Cheap apartments in Carolands have an average cost of $1,330 which is $6,917 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carolands.

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