Cheap Homes for Rent in Boats Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,000 (15 Rentals)

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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 $2,450. Old County Road Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,675. Here are the most affordable Boats apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,450
Old County Road Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,675
Sofi Belmont GlenStudio AStudio,1BA$2,699
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,1BA$2,709
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesVerbena Premier1BR,1BA$2,728

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boats, CA

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boats area is the $3.44 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 $4,285. The second greatest value Boats apartment is the Plan 2C Model at One Hundred Grand starting at $5,099 with a $4.17 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.
The Preston at HillsdaleThree Bedroom One and One Half Bathroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$3.44
One Hundred GrandPlan 2C2BR,2BA$4.17
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesCypress Premier2BR,1BA$3.86
Old County Road Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$3.84
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.47
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.87
Lantern CoveAlderwood1BR,1BA$4.07
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boats

What type of rentals are currently available in Boats?

There are currently 230 Apartments for Rent in Boats, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,245 to $8,772. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boats ranging from $2,975 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Boats?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Boats ranges from $2,975 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,919.

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