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3633 Colegrove Apartments
3633 Colegrove StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Fiesta Apartments
640-700 19th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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East Hillsdale Apartments
348 E Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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400 E Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1830 Gateway DrSan Mateo, CA 94404
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1110 Polynesia DrFoster City, CA 94404
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801 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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1441 Beach Park BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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950 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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900 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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611 Bounty DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Birds, San Mateo, CA Local Guide
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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 | $2,560 | $1,875 | $3,213 |
| Birds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $2,095 | $8,454 |
| Birds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,902 | $2,380 | $9,842 |
| Birds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,767 | $3,623 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 18 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 Studio apartment currently listed from $2,408. 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 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,408 |
| Harbor Cove | STU-500 | Studio,1BA | $2,505 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
| Beachwalk | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birds, CA
As of November 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birds area is the $3.95 price per square foot Plan 3B Model at One Hundred Grand in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $5,577. The second greatest value Birds apartment is the Brentwood Model at 2727 Edison starting at $3,807 with a $3.63 price per square foot in the Western Hills 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Hundred Grand | Plan 3B | 3BR,3BA | $3.95 |
| 2727 Edison | Brentwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.63 |
| Lantern Cove | Cedarwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| Bay Terrace | The Veranda | 3BR,2BA | $4.20 |
| Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| eaves Foster City | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
| Beachwalk | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| Hillsdale Garden | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birds Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Birds?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Birds is under $2,849.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Birds?
The cheapest apartment in Birds is 3633 Colegrove Apartments which is listed at $2,395, while the average apartment in Birds costs $6,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Birds?
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 Birds that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Birds?
Cheap apartments in Birds have an average cost of $351 which is $6,349 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birds.
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