Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Terrace Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,805 (1 Rental)
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San Mateo Terrace, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo Terrace?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Mateo Terrace Studio Apartments | $2,367 | $1,750 | $2,741 |
San Mateo Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,138 | $2,275 | $4,654 |
San Mateo Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,044 | $2,805 | $6,595 |
San Mateo Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,266 | $3,553 | $4,952 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Terrace Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Mateo Terrace?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Mateo Terrace is under $3,422.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo Terrace is Belmont Square Apartments which is listed at $2,795, while the average apartment in San Mateo Terrace costs $4,269.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Mateo Terrace?
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 6 regular apartments in San Mateo Terrace that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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