Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montara, CA from $1,700 (53 Rentals)

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Skyline View
$2,835 - $3,580
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Skyline View

3880 Callan BlvdSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Pacific Bay Vistas
$2,946 - $4,577
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Pacific Bay Vistas

2 Pacific Bay CirSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Pacifica Park
$3,106 - $4,091
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Pacifica Park

670 Hickey BlvdPacifica, CA 94044
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Bay View Terrace
$3,258 - $4,654
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Bay View Terrace

3460-3480 Carter DrSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Acappella
$3,639 - $7,364
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Acappella

1001 National AveSan Bruno, CA 94066
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Revery
$3,727 - $8,157
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Revery

1766 El Camino RealBurlingame, CA 94010
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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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El Rancho Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Rancho Apartments

1260 El Camino RealMillbrae, CA 94030
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1312 El Camino Real
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1312 El Camino Real

1312 El Camino RealBurlingame, CA 94010
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eaves Pacifica
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eaves Pacifica

265 Gateway DrPacifica, CA 94044
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The Capri
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The Capri

2005 Murchison DrBurlingame, CA 94010
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property at 421 Columbus St

$3,200

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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421 Columbus St

El GranadaCA94018
property at 976 Masson Ave

$3,200 - $3,500

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976 Masson Ave

San BrunoCA94066
property at 1215 Skyline Dr

$3,400

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1215 Skyline Dr

Daly CityCA94015
property at 537 Poplar Ave

$3,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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537 Poplar Ave

San BrunoCA94066

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Montara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montara Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montara, CA is a Studio unit found at Villages at Pacifica in the Pacific Heights neighborhood priced from $2,200. Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community in the Westborough neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montara apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villages at PacificaStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$2,295
Clubview Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,405
362 Alida Way1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,450
Crystal Springs TerraceStudio B-BMR (Income Limit)Studio,1BA$2,500
50 Hyde Ct1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,500
Evergreen Ridge Apartments6971BR,1BA$2,525
Alta off the AvenueStudio BStudio,1BA$2,550
eaves PacificaA11BR,1BA$2,840
Bellevue Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montara, CA and Nearby

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montara area is the $3.99 price per square foot C6 Model at Aperture in the in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood starting from $5,472. The second greatest value Montara apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Lamplighter Apartments starting at $3,650 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Mills Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ApertureC62BR,2BA$3.99
The Lamplighter Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.81
Mavericks ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$3.91
AcappellaA21BR,1BA$4.17
Clubview Apartment Homes2x12BR,1BA$4.06
eaves PacificaB12BR,1BA$3.82
412 Richmond DrApt. 62BR,1BA$4.00
Evergreen Ridge Apartments6971BR,1BA$3.62
50 Hyde Ct1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.85
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$3.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montara Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Montara?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Montara is at Villages at Pacifica listed at $2,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Montara Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Montara Apartment is $2,295 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Montara Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Montara is starting from $2,697 at Clubview Apartment Homes.

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