Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Birds Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (14 Rentals)

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1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Cheapest Available Birds Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Birds area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3633 Colegrove Apartments priced from $2,595. Madison Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,695. Here are the most affordable Birds apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$2,595
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,695
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$2,802
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$2,981
Hillsdale Garden2 Bed E2BR,1BA$2,996

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birds, CA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birds area is the $4.43 price per square foot Plan 2D Loft Model at One Hundred Grand in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $5,197. The second greatest value Birds apartment is the Plan 3B Model at Chesapeake Point starting at $5,054 with a $4.62 price per square foot in the Birds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birds apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Hundred GrandPlan 2D Loft2BR,2BA$4.43
Chesapeake PointPlan 3B3BR,1.5BA$4.62
Lantern CoveCedarwood2BR,2BA$3.72
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$4.15
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesCypress Premier2BR,1BA$4.11
Lakeshore LandingBayfront + Den1BR,1BA$4.15
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed D1BR,1BA$3.97
Madison Place1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.93
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$4.38
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$3.86

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birds Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Birds Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Birds Apartment is $2,595 at 3633 Colegrove Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Birds Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Birds is starting from $2,802 at Bay Terrace.

What is the most affordable Birds Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Birds Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bay Terrace and starts from $3,945.

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