
Cheap Homes for Rent in San Bruno, CA from $2,000 (12 Rentals)
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432 Heathcliff Dr

370 Imperial Way
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21 Wembley Dr

410 Spruce Ave

3115 Shelter Creek Ln

247 Boardwalk Ave

320 San Antonio Ave

4343 Shelter Creek Ln

102 Brighton Rd

1055 Grand Ave
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111 Magellan Dr
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How much does it cost to rent a home in San Bruno?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Bruno 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,240 | $3,000 | $3,500 |
San Bruno 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,790 | $3,850 | $7,495 |
San Bruno 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,987 | $4,950 | $10,000+ |
San Bruno 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,450 | $4,400 | $6,500 |
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Cheapest Available San Bruno Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Bruno, CA is a Studio unit found at The Lamplighter Apartments in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood priced from $2,000. Gatewood Village in the Pacific Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Bruno apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Lamplighter Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Gatewood Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,125 |
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
Skyline Heights Apartments | One bedroom One bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,445 |
Station 16 Apartments | Residence S5 | Studio,1BA | $2,605 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Bruno, CA
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Bruno area is the $1.54 price per square foot 257 East Ave Model at 257 East Ave, Unit 257 East Ave. Apartments in the in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value San Bruno apartment is the 2x2 Model at Clubview Apartment Homes starting at $3,595 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Bruno apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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257 East Ave, Unit 257 East Ave. Apartments | 257 East Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Clubview Apartment Homes | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
Crystal Springs Terrace | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.62 |
362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
Skyline View | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.66 |
eaves Pacifica | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.40 |
Evergreen Ridge Apartments | 850 | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
718 1st Ave, Unit 1 | 718 1st Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
The Lamplighter Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in San Bruno?
There are currently 1140 Apartments for Rent in San Bruno, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,953 to $10,000. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Bruno ranging from $2,000 to $13,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Bruno?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Bruno ranges from $2,000 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,014.
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