
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Birds Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (12 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Birds?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Studio Apartments | $2,603 | $1,875 | $3,274 |
| Birds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,284 | $2,095 | $8,454 |
| Birds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,909 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| Birds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,928 | $4,110 | $5,695 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Birds Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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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 Studio unit found at 3633 Colegrove Apartments priced from $1,945. Hillsdale Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,519. Here are the most affordable Birds apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3633 Colegrove Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed B | 1BR,1BA | $2,519 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
| eaves Foster City | S1-565-conversion | Studio,1BA | $2,613 |
| Shadow Cove | Baja | 1BR,1BA | $2,792 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birds, CA
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birds area is the $3.43 price per square foot Cedarwood Model at Lantern Cove in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $3,575. The second greatest value Birds apartment is the Plan F Model at Fosters Landing starting at $3,709 with a $4.01 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Cove | Cedarwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
| Fosters Landing | Plan F | 1BR,1BA | $4.01 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Marina | 2BR,2BA | $3.98 |
| Waters Edge | Breakwater | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
| Miramar | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.31 |
| East 19th Avenue Apartments | TWO BEDROOM - 14 | 2BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed D | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
| Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $4.13 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birds Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Birds?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Birds is at 3633 Colegrove Apartments listed at $1,945.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Birds Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Birds Apartment is $2,395 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 $2,995 at Madison Place.
What is the most affordable Birds Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Birds Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hillsdale Garden and starts from $4,950.
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