Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montara, CA from $1,900 (24 Rentals)

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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133-1129 Rhinette Ave

1133-1129 Rhinette AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Whitman Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Whitman Manor

2161 Whitman WaySan Bruno, CA 94066

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362 Alida Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

362 Alida Way

362 Alida WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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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 Gatewood Village in the Pacific Heights neighborhood priced from $2,105. 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 Montara apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gatewood VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,105
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,245
2010 Trousdale DrGarden StudioStudio,1BA$2,270
50 Hyde Ct1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,400
Clubview Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montara, CA and Nearby

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montara area is the $3.40 price per square foot B1 Model at Acappella in the in the Westborough neighborhood starting from $3,715. The second greatest value Montara 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 Montara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AcappellaB12BR,2BA$3.40
412 Richmond Dr2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.84
El Rancho Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.15
Pacific View Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$3.24
Horizons West ApartmentsCoastside Oasis Premier1BR,1BA$3.70
Pacifica Park ApartmentsEvergreen1BR,1BA$3.75
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.01
Clubview Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.55
Alta off the AvenueOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3.90
50 Hyde Ct1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.69

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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 Gatewood Village listed at $2,105.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Montara Apartment is $2,245 at Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes.

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 $2,750 at 412 Richmond Dr.

What is the most affordable Montara Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Montara Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at AMICI Apartments and starts from $3,500.

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