
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDougal Neighborhood of San Carlos, CA from $900 (92 Rentals)
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520 El Camino Real

Apartment in San Carlos Creek

San Carlos Apartments LLC
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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 | $3,015 | $2,040 | $3,601 |
McDougal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,902 | $2,595 | $4,730 |
McDougal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,264 | $3,995 | $6,090 |
McDougal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,394 | $4,995 | $6,683 |
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There are currently 92 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the McDougal Neighborhood of San Carlos, CA.
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Cheapest Available McDougal Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the McDougal area of San Carlos, CA is a Studio unit found at Apartment in San Carlos Creek priced from $2,040. Andalusia at Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here are the most affordable McDougal apartments for rent in San Carlos, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Apartment in San Carlos Creek | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,040 |
Andalusia at Chestnut | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
San Carlos Apartments LLC | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Devonshire Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,395 |
The Hayden | S1 | Studio,1BA | $3,601 |
520 El Camino Real | 2bd2ba | 2BR,2BA | $3,995 |
Trestle | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4,027 |
Artisan Crossing | B1.1B | 2BR,2BA | $5,108 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDougal, CA
As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the McDougal area is the $2.83 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Devonshire Apartments in the in the McDougal neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value McDougal apartment is the B1.2B Model at Artisan Crossing starting at $5,151 with a $5.50 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McDougal apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Devonshire Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Artisan Crossing | B1.2B | 2BR,2BA | $5.50 |
520 El Camino Real | 2bd2ba | 2BR,2BA | $4.34 |
Trestle | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $5.54 |
San Carlos Apartments LLC | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.72 |
The Hayden | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $6.98 |
Andalusia at Chestnut | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.14 |
Apartment in San Carlos Creek | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McDougal Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McDougal Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McDougal Apartment is $2,550 at Andalusia at Chestnut.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McDougal Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McDougal is starting from $3,395 at Devonshire Apartments.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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