Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boats Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (48 Rentals)

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Bridgepointe
$3,320 - $5,515
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Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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The Villa at San Mateo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa at San Mateo

4000 S El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Hayden
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$3,741 - $7,408
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The Hayden

815 Old County RdBelmont, CA 94002
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The Triton
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$3,851 - $11,248
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The Triton

55 Triton Park LnFoster City, CA 94404
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$4,295

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 20

1041 Shell Blvd, Unit 6, Unit 6

1041 Shell Blvd
Foster CityCA94404
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Sand Castle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Castle Apartments

1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Franciscan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Franciscan Apartments

888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Kula Kai Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kula Kai Apartments

808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Sand Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Cove

777 Shell BlvdFoster City, CA 94404

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Miramar
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar

1288 E Hillsdale BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Boats, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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 $2,575. The Preston at Hillsdale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,647. Here are the most affordable Boats apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,575
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 6801BR,1BA$2,647
eaves Foster CityS1Studio,1BA$2,676
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$2,865
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,1BA$2,869
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$2,931
Harbor Cove1x1-7801BR,1BA$3,093
The PlazaPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3,109
Fosters LandingPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3,117
Shadow CoveLa Paz1BR,1BA$3,282

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boats, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boats area is the $3.89 price per square foot 22CD Model at Bridgepointe in the in the East San Mateo neighborhood starting from $4,380. The second greatest value Boats apartment is the D2: Washer and Dryer Model at Crestview Apartments starting at $3,595 with a $3.42 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgepointe22CD2BR,2BA$3.89
Crestview ApartmentsD2: Washer and Dryer2BR,1BA$3.42
Lantern CoveCedarwood2BR,2BA$3.53
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesCypress Premier2BR,1BA$4.21
CitySouthBalboa (B2C)2BR,2BA$4.35
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$4.18
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.91
Fosters LandingPlan 1C1BR,1BA$4.37
Madison Place1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.93
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 6801BR,1BA$3.89

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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 eaves Foster City listed at $2,676.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Boats Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Boats Apartment is $2,575 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 $2,931 at Bay Terrace.

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