
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boats Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,900 (18 Rentals)
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Boats, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boats?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Boats Studio Apartments | $2,924 | $1,995 | $3,578 |
Boats 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,347 | $2,250 | $7,124 |
Boats 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,357 | $2,760 | $9,105 |
Boats 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,835 | $3,619 | $6,894 |
Boats 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,740 | $6,740 | $6,740 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Boats Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Cheapest Available Boats Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Boats area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Madison Place priced from $2,450. Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,619. Here are the most affordable Boats apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Juniper Premier | 1BR,1BA | $2,619 |
CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $2,772 |
Lakeshore Landing | Dockside | 1BR,1BA | $2,857 |
Harbor Cove | 1x1-625 | 1BR,1BA | $3,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boats, CA
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boats area is the $3.53 price per square foot Three Bedroom One and One Half Bathroom Townhome Model at The Preston at Hillsdale in the in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood starting from $4,395. The second greatest value Boats apartment is the Driftwood + Loft Model at Lantern Cove starting at $3,938 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boats apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Preston at Hillsdale | Three Bedroom One and One Half Bathroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.53 |
Lantern Cove | Driftwood + Loft | 2BR,1BA | $3.35 |
The Plaza | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $4.29 |
The Lagoons | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.45 |
eaves Foster City | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.59 |
Sand Cove | Monterey | 2BR,1BA | $4.27 |
Waters Edge | Breakwater | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
Old County Road Apartments | 1X1 Gold Washer and Dryer | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boats Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Boats?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Boats is at Shadow Cove listed at $3,077.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Boats Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Boats Apartment is $2,450 at Madison Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Boats Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Boats is starting from $2,995 at Madison Place.
What is the most affordable Boats Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Boats Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chesapeake Point and starts from $4,355.
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