Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDougal Neighborhood of San Carlos, CA from $900 (11 Rentals)

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Devonshire Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Devonshire Apartments

1 Devonshire BlvdSan Carlos, CA 94070
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540 Elm Street
1 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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6th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6th Ave

1665 6th AveBelmont, CA 94002

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 Studio unit found at Bonnie Brae Terrace priced from $1,750. Devonshire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,175. Here are the most affordable McDougal apartments for rent in San Carlos, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bonnie Brae TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Devonshire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,175
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesSage PremierStudio,1BA$2,437
Andalusia at Chestnut1x11BR,1BA$2,595
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDougal, CA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the McDougal area is the $3.04 price per square foot 2x2 Model at The Wellesley Crescent Apartments in the in the McDougal neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value McDougal apartment is the Gordon Model at Geraldine starting at $3,200 with a $3.15 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Wellesley Crescent Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.04
GeraldineGordon2BR,2BA$3.15
TrestlePlan 2B2BR,2BA$4.95
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.05
Apartment in San Carlos Creek2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$4.13
Devonshire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.11
Artisan CrossingA1.31BR,1BA$5.83
The HaydenA21BR,1BA$5.69
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesSage PremierStudio ,1BA$4.84
Andalusia at Chestnut1x11BR,1BA$5.23

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Mcdougal, San Carlos, CA

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Among neighborhoods in San Carlos, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $3,378.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McDougal?

The cheapest apartment in McDougal is Devonshire Apartments which is listed at $2,175, while the average apartment in McDougal costs $14,000.

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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