
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boats Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (16 Rentals)
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eaves Foster City

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boats Studio Apartments | $2,982 | $1,875 | $10,000+ |
| Boats 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,279 | $2,150 | $8,075 |
| Boats 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,037 | $2,650 | $9,842 |
| Boats 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,907 | $3,904 | $6,014 |
| Boats 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,030 | $7,030 | $7,030 |
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There are currently 16 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. Harbor Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,505. Here are the most affordable Boats apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Harbor Cove | STU-500 | Studio,1BA | $2,505 |
| eaves Foster City | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,508 |
| Sand Cove | JR 1 - Montara | 1BR,1BA | $2,591 |
| Shadow Cove | San Lucas | Studio,1BA | $2,597 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boats, CA
As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boats area is the $3.95 price per square foot Plan 3B Model at One Hundred Grand in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $5,577. The second greatest value Boats apartment is the Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome Model at The Preston at Hillsdale starting at $4,067 with a $3.53 price per square foot in the Pilgrim-Triton 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Hundred Grand | Plan 3B | 3BR,3BA | $3.95 |
| The Preston at Hillsdale | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.53 |
| Chesapeake Point | Plan 3B | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.72 |
| Crestview Apartments | Plan D1: With Washer and Dryer | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| Bay Terrace | The Veranda | 3BR,2BA | $4.21 |
| Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| Miramar | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.28 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| eaves Foster City | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.44 |
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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 Harbor Cove listed at $2,505.
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 $2,688 at Bay Terrace.
What is the most affordable Boats Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Boats Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bay Terrace and starts from $4,002.
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