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Crown Towers Apartments
3214 Palos Verdes CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Terrace Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,100 (50 Rentals)
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Oakview
3135 Campus DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2727 Edison
2727 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Lark
1950 Elkhorn CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Corte Bella
274 W 20th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1321 Palos Verdes Dr
1321 Palos Verdes DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1301 Palos Verdes Dr
1301 Palos Verdes DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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20 22nd Ave
20 22nd AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Rivertree Condominiums
3222 Glendora DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1209 W Hillsdale Blvd
1209 W Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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40 28th Ave
40 28th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Glendora Gardens
3245 Glendora DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2045-2047 Fairmont Dr
2045-2047 Fairmont DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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22 E 20th Ave
22 E 20th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2830 Flores St
2830 Flores StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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3236-3238 Countryside Dr
3236-3238 Countryside DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1401 Cherrywood Dr
1401 Cherrywood DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2712 Flores St
2712 Flores StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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30-32 McAker Ct
30-32 McAker CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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40 Twenty-Sixth
40 26th PlSan Mateo, CA 94403
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111 28th Ave
111 28th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Palos Verdes Apt
1326 Palos Verdes DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1401 Cedarwood Dr
1401 Cedarwood DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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131 24th Ave
131 24th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1308 Palos Verdes Dr
1308 Palos Verdes DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1217 W Hillsdale Blvd
1217 W Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2831 – 2845 Flores Apartments
2831 Flores StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Glendora Apartments
3223 Glendora DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Pacific Gardens
25 McAker CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Quimby
3068 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Field House at Bay Meadows
282 Pony LnSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Flores Manor Apartments
2604 Flores StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1300 Palos Verdes Dr
1300 Palos Verdes DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Hawthorne
3069 E Kyne StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Westwood Apartments
1241 W Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Russell
3098 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Pines
1333 Palos Verdes DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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20 McAker
20 McAker CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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33 Lodato Ave
33 Lodato AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Glendora Apartments
1300 Overland DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Peninsula Station
2901-2907 S El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94403
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51 28th Ave
51 28th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Parkview Terrace
1501 W Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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124 27th Ave
124 27th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Montara
2775 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Flores Street Complex
2301 Flores StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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65 East Twenty-Eighth
65 28th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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40 22nd Ave
40 22nd AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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San Mateo Rotary Haciendas
2700 Hacienda StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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San Mateo Rotary Floritas
99 27th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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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 | $2,970 | $2,205 | $3,584 |
| San Mateo Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,915 | $2,400 | $3,919 |
| San Mateo Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,834 | $3,082 | $4,777 |
| San Mateo Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,519. 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 | 1 Bed B | 1BR,1BA | $2,519 |
| Crown Towers Apartments | 105 | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| 2727 Edison | Beresford | 1BR,1BA | $3,093 |
| The Lark | Willow | Studio,1BA | $3,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo Terrace, CA
As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Mateo Terrace area is the $3.99 price per square foot 1 Bed D Model at Hillsdale Garden in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $3,208. The second greatest value San Mateo Terrace apartment is the 105 Model at Crown Towers Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $3.48 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed D | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Crown Towers Apartments | 105 | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
| 2727 Edison | Beresford | 1BR,1BA | $4.83 |
| Oakview | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $4.39 |
| The Lark | Palm | Studio ,1BA | $6.83 |
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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 $3,149.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo Terrace is Hillsdale Garden which is listed at $2,519, while the average apartment in San Mateo Terrace costs $4,950.
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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