Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDougal Neighborhood of San Carlos, CA from $900 (27 Rentals)

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113 Plymouth Ave, Unit ADU
$3,200
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$3,200

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

113 Plymouth Ave, Unit ADU

113 Plymouth AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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property at 663 Prospect St

$4,200

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$4,200

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$4,200

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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663 Prospect St, Unit 663

663 Prospect St
San CarlosCA94070

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property at 44 Elm St

$4,800

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$4,800

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$4,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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44 Elm St

San CarlosCA94070
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Walnut Studios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Studios

817 Walnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Devonshire
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Devonshire

17-25 Devonshire BlvdSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Cedar Patio Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Patio Apartments

547 Cedar StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Laurel Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Terrace

399 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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540 Elm Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

540 Elm Street

540 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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520 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 Elm St

520 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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property at 922 Hill St

$3,475

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$3,475

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$3,475

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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922 Hill St

BelmontCA94002

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The Hayden
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$3,962 - $4,742
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$3,962 - $4,742

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The Hayden

815 Old County RdBelmont, CA 94002
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6th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6th Ave

1665 6th AveBelmont, CA 94002

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Geraldine
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Geraldine

1201 Geraldine WayBelmont, CA 94002
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El Dorado Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Apartments

2101 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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McDougal, San Carlos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available McDougal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McDougal area of San Carlos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at San Carlos Apartments LLC priced from $2,595. Old County Road Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,995. Here are the most affordable McDougal apartments for rent in San Carlos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Carlos Apartments LLC1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,595
Old County Road Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,995
Artisan CrossingA1.11BR,1BA$3,695
The HaydenAU21BR,1BA$3,962
El Dorado Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$4,245
TrestlePlan 2D2BR,2BA$5,633

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDougal, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the McDougal area is the $3.54 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at El Dorado Apartments in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $4,245. The second greatest value McDougal apartment is the Plan 2D Model at Trestle starting at $5,633 with a $5.05 price per square foot in the McDougal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McDougal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
El Dorado Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.54
TrestlePlan 2D2BR,2BA$5.05
Old County Road Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.58
Artisan CrossingA1.11BR,1BA$5.83
The HaydenAU21BR,1BA$6.60
San Carlos Apartments LLC1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.72
113 Plymouth Ave, Unit ADU113 Plymouth Ave1BR,1BA$8.12

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Mcdougal, San Carlos, CA

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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 $2,595 at San Carlos Apartments LLC.

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 $4,245 at El Dorado Apartments.

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