Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boats Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (37 Rentals)

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property at 3015 Los Prados St

$2,200 - $2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3015 Los Prados St

San MateoCA94403
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Bridgepointe
$3,499 - $3,792
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 7

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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$3,307 - $4,649
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hayden

815 Old County RdBelmont, CA 94002
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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 $2,695. Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,920. Here are the most affordable Boats apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,695
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier1BR,1BA$2,920
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$3,208
Fosters LandingPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,259
eaves Foster CityB12BR,1BA$3,440
Sand Cove1x1DX - Mendocino1BR,1BA$3,489
Lakeshore LandingBayfront + Den1BR,1BA$3,607
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,789
Park Place at San Mateo1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3,860
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$3,981

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boats, CA

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boats area is the $4.15 price per square foot 33CH Model at Bridgepointe in the in the East San Mateo neighborhood starting from $5,914. The second greatest value Boats apartment is the Three Bedroom One and One Half Bathroom Townhome Model at The Preston at Hillsdale starting at $4,704 with a $3.78 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgepointe33CH3BR,3BA$4.15
The Preston at HillsdaleThree Bedroom One and One Half Bathroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$3.78
One Hundred GrandPlan 2D Loft2BR,2BA$4.26
Lantern CoveCedarwood2BR,2BA$3.64
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$4.19
eaves Foster CityB12BR,1BA$3.77
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesCypress Premier 22BR,1BA$4.14
Lakeshore LandingBayfront + Den1BR,1BA$4.32
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.54
Madison Place1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.93

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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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Boats Apartment is $2,695 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 $3,395 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 Bay Terrace and starts from $3,981.

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