Cheap Homes for Rent in Birds Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $3,400 (14 Rentals)

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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 eaves Foster City priced from $2,836. Shadow Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,146. Here are the most affordable Birds apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$2,836
Shadow CoveBaja1BR,1BA$3,146
The LagoonsPlan STC 1Studio,1BA$3,240
Sand Cove1x1DX - Mendocino1BR,1BA$3,252
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$3,354

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birds, CA

As of August 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birds area is the $3.80 price per square foot 2x2-1020 Model at Harbor Cove in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $3,880. The second greatest value Birds apartment is the Plan 2B Model at The Plaza starting at $3,829 with a $3.92 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.
Harbor Cove2x2-10202BR,2BA$3.80
The PlazaPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.92
Sand Cove2x2 - Miramar2BR,2BA$4.64
Fosters LandingPlan E1BR,1BA$3.86
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$3.95
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.49
One Hundred GrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.79
Marlin CoveThe Dolphin1BR,1BA$5.14
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$4.05
Shadow CoveSan LucasStudio ,1BA$5.76

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Birds, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #14

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Birds

What type of rentals are currently available in Birds?

There are currently 27 Apartments for Rent in Birds, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $9,840. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Birds ranging from $3,450 to $7,600.

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 $3,450 to $7,600 with an average monthly rent of $5,715.

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