
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Birds Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (14 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Birds?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Birds Studio Apartments | $2,815 | $1,995 | $3,366 |
Birds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,373 | $2,100 | $6,835 |
Birds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,234 | $2,842 | $8,540 |
Birds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,131 | $3,780 | $6,714 |
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There are currently 14 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 1 Bed unit found at 3633 Colegrove Apartments priced from $2,395. Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,437. Here are the most affordable Birds apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3633 Colegrove Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Sage Premier | Studio,1BA | $2,437 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b | 1BR,1BA | $2,519 |
Beachcomber Bali | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,545 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birds, CA
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birds area is the $4.09 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at One Hundred Grand in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,999. The second greatest value Birds apartment is the 2 Bedrooms C Model at Park Place at San Mateo starting at $4,840 with a $4.54 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. |
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One Hundred Grand | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.09 |
Park Place at San Mateo | 2 Bedrooms C | 2BR,2BA | $4.54 |
Beachcomber Bali | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
Pescadero | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $4.43 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
Sand Cove | Mendocino | 1BR,1BA | $4.39 |
CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
3633 Colegrove Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
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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 $2,395 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 $2,842 at Bay Terrace.
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