Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the McDougal Neighborhood of San Carlos, CA from $2,594 (9 Rentals)
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McDougal, San Carlos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McDougal?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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McDougal Studio Apartments | $2,631 | $916 | $3,676 |
McDougal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,416 | $2,594 | $4,179 |
McDougal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $2,748 | $5,862 |
McDougal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,940 | $5,693 | $6,136 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McDougal Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in McDougal?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McDougal is under $3,859.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McDougal?
The cheapest apartment in McDougal is The Hayden which is listed at $3,465, while the average apartment in McDougal costs $5,981.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McDougal?
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 3 regular apartments in McDougal that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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