
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Foster City Burlingame Neighborhood of Half Moon Bay, CA from $1,300 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the San Mateo Foster City Burlingame area of Half Moon Bay.


149 Santa Maria Ave

3633 Colegrove Apartments

The Lamplighter Apartments

Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes

Crystal Springs Terrace

Alta off the Avenue

103 N Eldorado St

2010 Trousdale Dr
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Station 16 Apartments

De Sabla Apartments

Madison Place

Skycrest Apartments
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San Mateo Foster City Burlingame, Half Moon Bay, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo Foster City Burlingame?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Mateo Foster City Burlingame Studio Apartments | $2,854 | $1,750 | $4,531 |
San Mateo Foster City Burlingame 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,437 | $1,875 | $9,999 |
San Mateo Foster City Burlingame 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,512 | $2,485 | $7,020 |
San Mateo Foster City Burlingame 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,492 | $3,355 | $7,769 |
San Mateo Foster City Burlingame 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,753 | $6,770 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the San Mateo Foster City Burlingame Neighborhood of Half Moon Bay, CA.
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Cheapest Available San Mateo Foster City Burlingame Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Mateo Foster City Burlingame area of Half Moon Bay, CA is a Studio unit found at Bonnie Brae Terrace priced from $1,750. The Lamplighter Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable San Mateo Foster City Burlingame apartments for rent in Half Moon Bay, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bonnie Brae Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
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 |
1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
Sofi Belmont Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,353 |
3633 Colegrove Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
De Sabla Apartments | Skyline | Studio,1BA | $2,400 |
Fiesta Apartments | ONE BEDROOM.310 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo Foster City Burlingame, CA
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo Foster City Burlingame 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 San Mateo Foster City Burlingame 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 San Mateo Foster City Burlingame apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2801 Hillside Dr | Single Family House | 4BR,3BA | $3.26 |
718 N Claremont St | 2 Bedrooms + Family Room | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
645 Rollins Rd, Unit 3 | 645 Rollins Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.26 |
1501 E 3rd Ave, Unit 3 | 1501 E 3rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
412 Richmond Dr | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Belmont Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Royal Pines | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
The Lamplighter Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Village Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in San Mateo Foster City Burlingame, Half Moon Bay, CA
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
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Getting Around the San Mateo Foster City Burlingame Neighborhood in Half Moon Bay, CA
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Foster City Burlingame Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Mateo Foster City Burlingame?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Mateo Foster City Burlingame is under $2,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo Foster City Burlingame?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo Foster City Burlingame is Royal Pines which is listed at $2,185, while the average apartment in San Mateo Foster City Burlingame costs $7,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Mateo Foster City Burlingame?
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 12 regular apartments in San Mateo Foster City Burlingame 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 San Mateo Foster City Burlingame?
Cheap apartments in San Mateo Foster City Burlingame have an average cost of $592 which is $7,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Mateo Foster City Burlingame.
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