Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Birds Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (45 Rentals)

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Bridgepointe
$3,649 - $10,274
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Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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The Triton
$4,221 - $9,789
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The Triton

55 Triton Park LnFoster City, CA 94404
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$4,900

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

716 Nina Ln

Foster CityCA94404
property at 1551 Beach Park Blvd

$5,100

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Available May 1, 2027

1551 Beach Park Blvd

Foster CityCA94404
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Sand Castle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Castle Apartments

1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Franciscan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Franciscan Apartments

888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Kula Kai Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kula Kai Apartments

808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Sand Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Cove

777 Shell BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Miramar
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar

1288 E Hillsdale 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 Madison Place priced from $2,695. Bay Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,048. Here are the most affordable Birds apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,695
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3,048
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier1BR,1BA$3,052
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$3,106
Fosters LandingPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,389
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$3,458
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$3,649
The PlazaPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3,697
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$3,910
The LagoonsPlan 1B1BR,1BA$4,019

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birds, CA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birds area is the $4.45 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at One Hundred Grand in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $5,067. The second greatest value Birds apartment is the Wake Model at Waters Edge starting at $4,828 with a $4.39 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 2A2BR,2BA$4.45
Waters EdgeWake2BR,2BA$4.39
2727 EdisonBrentwood2BR,2BA$4.48
Lakeshore LandingHarbor2BR,2BA$4.69
Shadow CoveBalboa2BR,1BA$4.91
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$4.52
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$4.06
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier1BR,1BA$4.27
Madison Place1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.93
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$4.44

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 $2,695 at Madison Place.

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 $3,048 at Bay Terrace.

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