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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Terrace Studio Apartments | $2,281 | $1,750 | $2,741 |
| San Mateo Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,192 | $2,275 | $5,300 |
| San Mateo Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,244 | $2,899 | $6,423 |
| San Mateo Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,650 | $3,738 | $6,769 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the San Mateo Terrace Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available San Mateo Terrace Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Mateo Terrace area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Bonnie Brae Terrace priced from $1,750. 1950 Ivy St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,275. Here are the most affordable San Mateo Terrace apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Brae Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Verbena Premier | 1BR,1BA | $2,728 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo Terrace, CA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo Terrace area is the $4.65 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms C Model at Park Place at San Mateo in the in the Sugarloaf neighborhood starting from $4,960. The second greatest value San Mateo Terrace apartment is the 2 Bedroom C Model at West 5th starting at $3,615 with a $3.75 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place at San Mateo | 2 Bedrooms C | 2BR,2BA | $4.65 |
| West 5th | 2 Bedroom C | 2BR,2BA | $3.75 |
| Belmont Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Cypress Premier | 2BR,1BA | $3.86 |
| Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| The Lark | Madrone | 1BR,1BA | $5.72 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| 2727 Edison | Claremont | 1BR,1BA | $5.50 |
| 1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
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Best Local Schools in San Mateo Terrace, San Francisco, CA
Meadow Heights Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (254)
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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 $3,936.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo Terrace is 1950 Ivy St which is listed at $2,275, while the average apartment in San Mateo Terrace costs $4,327.
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 3 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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