Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boats Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (29 Rentals)

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4125 George Ave

San MateoCA94403

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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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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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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 Belmont Family Apartments priced from $2,278. Madison Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,695. Here are the most affordable Boats apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,278
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,695
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$3,106
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 6801BR,1BA$3,415
Fosters LandingPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,427
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$3,473
Indian Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath-A1BR,1BA$3,828
The PlazaPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,897
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$3,910
Marlin Cove Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath-The Dolphin1BR,1BA$3,912

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boats, CA

As of July 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boats area is the $4.52 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at One Hundred Grand in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $5,147. The second greatest value Boats apartment is the Wake Model at Waters Edge starting at $4,828 with a $4.39 price per square foot in the Birds 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.
One Hundred GrandPlan 2A2BR,2BA$4.52
Waters EdgeWake2BR,2BA$4.39
Chesapeake PointPlan 3B3BR,1.5BA$4.63
Lakeshore LandingHarbor2BR,2BA$4.90
Shadow CoveBalboa2BR,1BA$4.87
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$5.01
Fosters LandingPlan 1C1BR,1BA$4.94
Madison Place1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.93
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 6801BR,1BA$5.02
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.22

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including San Mateo. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boats Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boats?

The cheapest apartment in Boats is Belmont Family Apartments which is listed at $2,278, while the average apartment in Boats costs $5,660.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Boats?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Boats that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Boats?

Cheap apartments in Boats have an average cost of $203 which is $5,457 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boats.

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