Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montara, CA from $1,900 (30 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
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Whitman Manor

2161 Whitman WaySan Bruno, CA 94066
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362 Alida Way
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362 Alida Way

362 Alida WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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139 Piccadilly Pl

San BrunoCA94066
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405 Piccadilly Pl

San BrunoCA94066
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1580 Higgins Way

PacificaCA94044

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 The Lamplighter Apartments in the Mills Estates neighborhood priced from $2,000. 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 $2,135. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montara apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lamplighter ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,000
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,135
Alta off the Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,195
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,245
Gatewood VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,387
NorthparkStudio AStudio,1BA$2,581
Clubview Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,595
Crystal Springs TerracePlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,685
Evergreen Ridge Apartments8502BR,1BA$2,725
412 Richmond Dr2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montara, CA and Nearby

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montara area is the $2.84 price per square foot 2 bed 1 bath Model at 412 Richmond Dr in the in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Montara apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at El Rancho Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $3.15 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.
412 Richmond Dr2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.84
El Rancho Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.15
Skyline ViewMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.55
Evergreen Ridge Apartments8502BR,1BA$3.21
Bellevue Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.55
The Lamplighter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.24
eaves PacificaA11BR,1BA$3.68
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.01
Clubview Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.55
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38

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Getting Around Montara, CA

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 The Lamplighter Apartments listed at $2,000.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Montara Apartment is $2,135 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 $2,725 at Evergreen Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Montara Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Montara Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon San Bruno and starts from $4,410.

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