
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Terrace Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,100 (50 Rentals)
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Oakview

2727 Edison

The Lark

Corte Bella

1321 Palos Verdes Dr

1301 Palos Verdes Dr

20 22nd Ave

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40 28th Ave

Glendora Gardens

2045-2047 Fairmont Dr

22 E 20th Ave

2830 Flores St

3236-3238 Countryside Dr

1401 Cherrywood Dr

2712 Flores St

30-32 McAker Ct

40 Twenty-Sixth
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111 28th Ave

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1401 Cedarwood Dr

131 24th Ave

1308 Palos Verdes Dr

1217 W Hillsdale Blvd

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Pacific Gardens

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Flores Manor Apartments

1300 Palos Verdes Dr

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The Russell

The Pines

20 McAker

33 Lodato Ave

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51 28th Ave

Parkview Terrace

124 27th Ave

Montara

The Flores Street Complex

65 East Twenty-Eighth

40 22nd Ave

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San Mateo Rotary Floritas
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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 | $2,845 | $2,205 | $3,382 |
| San Mateo Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,909 | $2,400 | $3,947 |
| San Mateo Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,692 | $3,082 | $4,999 |
| San Mateo Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,286 | $3,623 | $4,950 |
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There are currently 50 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 Oakview priced from $2,205. Hillsdale Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,365. Here are the most affordable San Mateo Terrace apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakview | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,205 |
| Hillsdale Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,365 |
| Crown Towers Apartments | 209 | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| 2727 Edison | Beresford | 1BR,1BA | $3,001 |
| The Lark | Willow | Studio,1BA | $3,336 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo Terrace, CA
As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Mateo Terrace area is the $3.62 price per square foot 209 Model at Crown Towers Apartments in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value San Mateo Terrace apartment is the Beresford Model at 2727 Edison starting at $3,001 with a $4.69 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Towers Apartments | 209 | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| 2727 Edison | Beresford | 1BR,1BA | $4.69 |
| Hillsdale Garden | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.17 |
| Oakview | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $4.39 |
| The Lark | Palm | Studio ,1BA | $6.75 |
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 $3,336.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo Terrace is Oakview which is listed at $2,595, while the average apartment in San Mateo Terrace costs $4,286.
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 7 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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