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Birds, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$2,395
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesSage PremierStudio,1BA$2,437
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,450
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b1BR,1BA$2,519
Beachcomber Bali1x11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Hundred GrandPlan 2C2BR,2BA$4.09
Park Place at San Mateo2 Bedrooms C2BR,2BA$4.54
Beachcomber Bali1x11BR,1BA$3.19
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.79
PescaderoPlan A1BR,1BA$4.43
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
Sand CoveMendocino1BR,1BA$4.39
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$3.95
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b1BR,1BA$3.73
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$3.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Birds

What type of rentals are currently available in Birds?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Birds, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $8,540. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Birds ranging from $2,975 to $8,000.

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 $2,975 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,941.

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