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property at 21 Wembley Dr

21 Wembley Dr

Daly CityCA94015
property at 410 Spruce Ave

410 Spruce Ave

South San FranciscoCA94080
property at 247 Boardwalk Ave

247 Boardwalk Ave

San BrunoCA94066
property at 102 Brighton Rd

102 Brighton Rd

PacificaCA94044

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San Bruno, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lamplighter ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,000
Gatewood VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,125
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,135
Skyline Heights ApartmentsOne bedroom One bath1BR,1BA$2,445
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence S5Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
257 East Ave, Unit 257 East Ave. Apartments257 East Ave2BR,1BA$1.54
Clubview Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$3.27
Crystal Springs TerracePlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.62
362 Alida Way2 bed/ 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.02
Skyline ViewMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.66
eaves PacificaB22BR,1BA$3.40
Evergreen Ridge Apartments8502BR,1BA$3.21
718 1st Ave, Unit 1718 1st Ave1BR,1BA$2.88
The Lamplighter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.24
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Bruno

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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