Cheap Homes for Rent in Boats Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,900 (27 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. Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,719. 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
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesJuniper Premier 21BR,1BA$2,719
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$2,909
Shadow CoveBaja1BR,1BA$3,039
Fosters LandingPlan A1BR,1BA$3,079
BridgepointeIICA1BR,1BA$3,205
The Madison BelmontRichmond2BR,2BA$3,388
The LagoonsPlan 1D1BR,1BA$3,403
The HaydenS1Studio,1BA$3,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boats, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boats area is the $3.62 price per square foot Plan B Model at Pescadero in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,025. The second greatest value Boats apartment is the Plan 3B Model at Chesapeake Point starting at $4,352 with a $3.98 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.
PescaderoPlan B2BR,2BA$3.62
Chesapeake PointPlan 3B3BR,1.5BA$3.98
Harbor Cove2x2-10202BR,2BA$3.79
The PlazaPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.78
The Preston at HillsdaleTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A2BR,1.5BA$3.53
The Madison BelmontRichmond2BR,2BA$3.57
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$3.92
Shadow CoveBaja1BR,1BA$4.42
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boats

What type of rentals are currently available in Boats?

There are currently 232 Apartments for Rent in Boats, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $8,772. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boats ranging from $2,900 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 $2,900 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,412.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Boats?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Boats range from $3,779 to $6,917, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,200 to $6,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,010 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,070.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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