Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Birds Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (12 Rentals)

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1125 Balclutha DrFoster 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3633 Colegrove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,945
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed B1BR,1BA$2,519
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,525
eaves Foster CityS1-565-conversionStudio,1BA$2,613
Shadow CoveBaja1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lantern CoveCedarwood2BR,2BA$3.43
Fosters LandingPlan F1BR,1BA$4.01
Lakeshore LandingMarina2BR,2BA$3.98
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$4.15
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.31
East 19th Avenue ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM - 142BR,1BA$3.57
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed D1BR,1BA$4.09
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$4.13
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.55
CitySouthDelmonico (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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