Studio Apartments for Rent in Montara, CA (15 Rentals)

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Largest Available Montara and Nearby Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Montara, CA is found at The Lamplighter Apartments in the Millbrae Meadows neighborhood and is 650 square feet priced from $2,000. Hanover Burlingame in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 602 square feet and currently listed start at $2,985. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Montara:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Lamplighter ApartmentsStudio, 1 bath650 Sq Ft$2,000
Hanover BurlingameS1602 Sq Ft$2,985
Crystal Springs TerraceStudio AR445 Sq Ft$3,203
Alta off the Avenue0BR/1.0BA360 Sq Ft$2,195

Cheapest Available Montara and Nearby Studio Apartments

As of June 18, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Montara, CA is the Studio, 1 bath Model starting from $2,000 at The Lamplighter Apartments in the Millbrae Meadows neighborhood. The second most affordable Montara Studio is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Alta off the Avenue starting at $2,195 in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Montara is currently $2,984. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Montara:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Lamplighter ApartmentsStudio, 1 bath$2,000
Alta off the Avenue0BR/1.0BA$2,195
Hanover BurlingameS1$2,985
Crystal Springs TerraceStudio AR$3,203

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Getting Around Montara, CA

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28 / 100

Car-Dependent

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27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Montara Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Montara with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Montara is at The Lamplighter Apartments listed at $2,000.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Montara Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Montara is $2,984.

What is the largest available Studio Montara Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Montara is a 650 square feet unit starting from $2,000 at The Lamplighter Apartments.

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