1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Carlos, CA (573 Rentals)

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Laurel Terrace
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Laurel Terrace

399 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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540 Elm Street
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540 Elm Street

540 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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520 Elm St
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520 Elm St

520 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Devonshire Apartments
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Devonshire Apartments

1 Devonshire BlvdSan Carlos, CA 94070
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977 Laurel St
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977 Laurel St

977 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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327 Torino Dr
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327 Torino Dr

327 Torino DrSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1424 Laurel St
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1424 Laurel St

1424 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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745 Elm St
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745 Elm St

745 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070

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328 Torino Dr
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328 Torino Dr

328 Torino DrSan Carlos, CA 94070
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262 Elm St
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262 Elm St

262 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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412 Laurel
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412 Laurel

412 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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340 Torino Dr
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340 Torino Dr

340 Torino DrSan Carlos, CA 94070
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418 Laurel St
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418 Laurel St

418 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1122 Bush St
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1122 Bush St

1122 Bush StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1501 Cherry St
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1501 Cherry St

1501 Cherry StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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537 Prospect St
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537 Prospect St

537 Prospect StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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636 Prospect St
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636 Prospect St

636 Prospect StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1145 Laurel St
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1145 Laurel St

1145 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070

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630 Prospect St
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630 Prospect St

630 Prospect StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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2710 Melendy Dr
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2710 Melendy Dr

2710 Melendy DrSan Carlos, CA 94070
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191 Elm St
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191 Elm St

191 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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527-529 Elm St
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527-529 Elm St

527-529 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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777 Walnut St
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777 Walnut St

777 Walnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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533-537 Elm St
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533-537 Elm St

533-537 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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657 Elm St
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657 Elm St

657 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Eaton Arts
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Eaton Arts

1120 Eaton AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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786 Elm St
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786 Elm St

786 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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344 Torino Dr
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344 Torino Dr

344 Torino DrSan Carlos, CA 94070
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737 Elm St
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737 Elm St

737 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070

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188-198 Laurel St
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188-198 Laurel St

188-198 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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800 Walnut St
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800 Walnut St

800 Walnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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274 Elm St
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274 Elm St

274 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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100-108 Elm St
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100-108 Elm St

100-108 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1289 Magnolia
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1289 Magnolia

1289 Magnolia AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Bel Air Apartments
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Bel Air Apartments

1600 San Carlos AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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791 Chestnut St
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791 Chestnut St

791 Chestnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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323 Torino Dr
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323 Torino Dr

323 Torino DrSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Patrician Bldg
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Patrician Bldg

1725-1727 San Carlos AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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490 Laurel
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490 Laurel

490 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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San Carlos 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 19, 2025

There are currently 18 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in San Carlos, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,395 to $4,390. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Carlos with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Arguello6$3,844$2,595
McDougal6$3,844$2,595
Brittan Heights3$3,968$2,595
White Oaks3$2,500$2,395

Largest Available San Carlos 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Carlos, CA is found at Radius in the Marina Park neighborhood and is 867 square feet priced from $3,489. Franklin 299 in the Roosevelt neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 864 square feet and currently listed start at $4,079. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Carlos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
RadiusArc867 Sq Ft$3,489
Franklin 299A6864 Sq Ft$4,079
Indigo ApartmentsCambridge850 Sq Ft$4,132
The Villas at Bair IslandPlan B832 Sq Ft$4,455
Franklin Street Apartment HomesPlan A827 Sq Ft$3,425
Blu Harbor by WindsorA2-W816 Sq Ft$3,710
TrestlePlan 1G805 Sq Ft$4,018
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed D805 Sq Ft$2,612
TownshipAugusta775 Sq Ft$3,369

Cheapest Available San Carlos 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Carlos, CA is the 1 bedroom Model starting from $2,250 at Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ in the Roosevelt neighborhood. The second most affordable San Carlos 1 Bedroom is the 1x1S Model at Courtyard Apartments starting at $2,295 in the Marina Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Carlos is currently $3,614. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Carlos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom$2,250
Courtyard Apartments1x1S$2,295
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B$2,395
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom$2,395
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom$2,495
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed B$2,519
San Carlos Apartments LLC1 Bed 1 Bath$2,595
Andalusia at Chestnut1x1$2,650
Devonshire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$2,695
1015 Continentals (Casa Belview)1BR/1.0BA$2,700

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San Carlos Overview

Conveniently located at the midway point between San Jose and San Francisco, San Carlos is a charming, welcoming slice of California life. Situated in San Mateo County, this 'City of Good Living' offers a small town ambiance highlighted by quaint shops, eclectic eateries and an active degree of local cultural hotspots.

Why live in San Carlos, CA?

When it comes to charm and a thoroughly west coast ambiance that you can feel in your bones, it doesn't get much better than an apartment for rent in San Carlos. From nearby water views to the gentle rolling streets of downtown, this charming and idyllic Cali destination offers impressive schools, numerous museums, and a neighborly feel that is equal parts welcoming and reassuring. 

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Getting Around San Carlos, CA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom San Carlos Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Carlos with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in San Carlos is at Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ listed at $2,250.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Carlos Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in San Carlos is $3,614.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom San Carlos Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Carlos is a 867 square feet unit starting from $3,489 at Radius.

What is the average size for San Carlos 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in San Carlos is currently 823 sq ft.

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