Cheap Homes for Rent in the Tanforan Neighborhood of San Bruno, CA from $3,400 (5 Rentals)

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property at 1 Pacific Ave

$3,700

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$3,700

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$3,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1 Pacific Ave

San BrunoCA94066
property at 1 Pacific Ave

$3,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1 Pacific Ave

San BrunoCA94066

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property at 468 Acacia Ave

$3,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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468 Acacia Ave

San BrunoCA94066

Tanforan, San Bruno, CA Local Guide

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 $2,295. Here are the most affordable Tanforan apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Camino RealStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,799
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$2,295
362 Alida Way1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tanforan, CA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tanforan area is the $4.10 price per square foot C6 Model at Aperture in the in the San Bruno neighborhood starting from $5,629. The second greatest value Tanforan apartment is the 1247 Model at Avalon San Bruno starting at $4,525 with a $3.63 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ApertureC62BR,2BA$4.10
Avalon San Bruno12472BR,2BA$3.63
AcappellaB12BR,2BA$4.33
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$3.65
362 Alida Way1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$4.30
El Camino RealStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$4.14

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Tanforan, San Bruno, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tanforan

What type of rentals are currently available in Tanforan?

There are currently 175 Apartments for Rent in Tanforan, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,799 to $8,051. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tanforan ranging from $3,400 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tanforan?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tanforan ranges from $3,400 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,309.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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