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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 El Camino Real in the San Bruno neighborhood priced from $1,799. Villages at Pacifica in the Pacific Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Bruno apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Camino RealStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,799
Villages at PacificaStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Whitman ManorJunior 1 bedroomStudio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Bruno, CA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Bruno area is the $3.10 price per square foot Residence B2 Affordable Model at Station 16 Apartments in the in the Millbrae neighborhood starting from $3,313. The second greatest value San Bruno apartment is the A1-953-1009 Model at Avalon San Bruno starting at $3,975 with a $3.94 price per square foot in the San Bruno 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.
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence B2 Affordable2BR,2BA$3.10
Avalon San BrunoA1-953-10091BR,1BA$3.94
Skyline VistaTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.40
Evergreen Ridge Apartments9502BR,1BA$3.68
Fairmont ApartmentsPlan 2D2BR,2BA$3.99
Clubview Apartment Homes2x12BR,1BA$4.06
Pacific View Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$3.37
412 Richmond DrApt. 62BR,1BA$4.00
50 Hyde Ct1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$4.00
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$3.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Bruno

What type of rentals are currently available in San Bruno?

There are currently 1138 Apartments for Rent in San Bruno, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,799 to $8,266. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Bruno ranging from $1,500 to $18,000.

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 $1,500 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,672.

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