Cheap Homes for Rent in the Birds Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,900 (12 Rentals)

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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

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available May 1, 2027

1551 Beach Park Blvd

Foster CityCA94404

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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

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 Birds

What type of rentals are currently available in Birds?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Birds, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,875 to $10,821. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Birds ranging from $2,950 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Birds?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Birds ranges from $2,950 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,987.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Birds?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Birds range from $3,984 to $9,396, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,900 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,750.

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