
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tanforan Neighborhood of San Bruno, CA from $1,400 (56 Rentals)
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Acappella

Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community

Aperture

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278 Milton Ave, Unit 3

Shelter Creek

788 Mills Ave

585 Huntington Ave

Avalon Saun Bruno III

875 Huntington Ave
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460-464 Linden Ave

549-573 E San Bruno Ave

241-243 San Bruno Ave W

917 Mills Ave

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161 Diamond St

520 Mastick Ave

669 Green Ave
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669 Masson Ave

584 Hensley Ave

100 Sylvan Ave

555 Mastick Ave

752-764 6th Ave

925 Huntington Ave

418 N San Anselmo Ave

855 Huntington Ave

566 San Bruno Ave W

956 Hensley Ave
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226 Carlton Ave

491 Milton Ave

364 W Angus Ave

805 4th Ave

748 Mills Ave

916 Green Ave

533-537 Easton Ave

939-941 Huntington Ave

921 Huntington Ave

478 Milton Ave
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752 Masson Ave

564 Mastick Ave

525 Huntington Ave

973 Montgomery Ave

279 Huntington Ave

867 Huntington Ave

824-828 El Camino Real

362 Alida Way

144 Country Club Dr

140 Southwood Ctr
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Tanforan, San Bruno, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tanforan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanforan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,465 | $2,084 | $7,099 |
| Tanforan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,639 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
| Tanforan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,815 | $4,815 | $4,815 |
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Cheapest Available Tanforan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tanforan area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community priced from $2,135. 362 Alida Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,950. Here are the most affordable Tanforan apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
| 362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,950 |
| Avalon San Bruno | 1066 | 2BR,2BA | $4,030 |
| Acappella | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $4,659 |
| Aperture | C3 | 2BR,2BA | $4,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tanforan, CA
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tanforan area is the $3.76 price per square foot B2 Model at Acappella in the in the Westborough neighborhood starting from $4,659. The second greatest value Tanforan apartment is the C3 Model at Aperture starting at $4,895 with a $4.78 price per square foot in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tanforan apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acappella | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.76 |
| Aperture | C3 | 2BR,2BA | $4.78 |
| 362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| 718 1st Ave, Unit 1 | 718 1st Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 278 Milton Ave, Unit 3 | 278 Milton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTanforan, San Bruno, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tanforan Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tanforan?
The cheapest apartment in Tanforan is Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community which is listed at $2,135, while the average apartment in Tanforan costs $4,815.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tanforan?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Tanforan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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