
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tanforan Neighborhood of San Bruno, CA from $1,400 (54 Rentals)
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Acappella

Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community

Aperture

875 Huntington Ave

Peninsula Place

788 Mills Ave

585 Huntington Ave

Avalon Saun Bruno III

549-573 E San Bruno Ave
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241-243 San Bruno Ave W

917 Mills Ave

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460-464 Linden Ave

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161 Diamond St

520 Mastick Ave

669 Green Ave

669 Masson Ave

584 Hensley Ave
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555 Mastick Ave

925 Huntington Ave

100 Sylvan Ave

752-764 6th Ave

916 Green Ave

855 Huntington Ave

418 N San Anselmo Ave

805 4th Ave

748 Mills Ave

491 Milton Ave
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364 W Angus Ave

566 San Bruno Ave W

956 Hensley Ave

226 Carlton Ave

752 Masson Ave

564 Mastick Ave

525 Huntington Ave

973 Montgomery Ave

939-941 Huntington Ave

921 Huntington Ave
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478 Milton Ave

533-537 Easton Ave

279 Huntington Ave

867 Huntington Ave

824-828 El Camino Real

362 Alida Way

144 Country Club Dr

140 Southwood Ctr

148 Southwood Ctr

316 Alida Way
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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 Studio Apartments | $1,799 | $1,799 | $1,799 |
| Tanforan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,663 | $2,295 | $7,748 |
| Tanforan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,570 | $2,795 | $8,266 |
| Tanforan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,234 | $4,887 | $5,610 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Tanforan Neighborhood of San Bruno, CA.
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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 Studio unit found at El Camino Real priced from $1,799. Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,325. Here are the most affordable Tanforan apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Real | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
| 362 Alida Way | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Avalon San Bruno | 705 | 1BR,1BA | $3,465 |
| Acappella | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,796 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tanforan, CA
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tanforan area is the $5.15 price per square foot A1 Model at Acappella in the in the San Bruno neighborhood starting from $3,796. The second greatest value Tanforan apartment is the 635 Model at Avalon San Bruno starting at $3,565 with a $5.61 price per square foot in the San Bruno 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 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.15 |
| Avalon San Bruno | 635 | 1BR,1BA | $5.61 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| 362 Alida Way | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.30 |
| El Camino Real | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.14 |
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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 $2,325, while the average apartment in Tanforan costs $5,235.
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