
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Carlos, CA from $2,491 (36 Rentals)


422 Portofino

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Devonshire Apartments

Laurel Terrace

Belmont Family Apartments

969 E Street

Bay Terrace

The Millton
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Belmont Square Apartments

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920 Hill St, Unit 920 Hill st.

Stone Creek Apartments

The Heltsley

Marymount Manor

922 Hill St

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129 Redwood Ave

Redwood Manor Apartments

Catania Apartments

3655 Colegrove Apartments

36th Avenue Apartments

Carlmont Heights

Chateau D'Oro Apartments

353 Main Street Family Apartments

Farm Hill Manor Townhomes
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219 Jackson Ave

Sequoia at Wellesley Crescent

Brewster Place

Geraldine

1016 Continentals Ave

The Villa at San Mateo

Sofi Belmont Glen

1285 Hoover St

Madison Apartments
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San Carlos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Carlos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Studio Apartments | $3,370 | $1,995 | $4,147 |
| San Carlos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,763 | $2,090 | $6,820 |
| San Carlos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,608 | $2,491 | $8,045 |
| San Carlos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,744 | $2,860 | $7,854 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Carlos Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Carlos?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Carlos is under $2,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Carlos?
The cheapest apartment in San Carlos is Belmont Family Apartments which is listed at $2,491, while the average apartment in San Carlos costs $5,885.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Carlos?
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 1 regular apartments in San Carlos that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Carlos?
Cheap apartments in San Carlos have an average cost of $1,526 which is $4,359 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Carlos.
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