Cheap Homes for Rent in East Hillsdale Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,900 (5 Rentals)

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San MateoCA94403

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East Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Hillsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Hillsdale area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1950 Ivy St priced from $2,275. The Preston at Hillsdale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable East Hillsdale apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,300
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Hillsdale, CA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Hillsdale area is the $4.77 price per square foot 2x2 2A Model at Azara San Mateo in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $5,147. The second greatest value East Hillsdale apartment is the 2 Bed/1 Bath_b10d Model at Hillsdale Garden starting at $3,482 with a $3.70 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Hillsdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Azara San Mateo2x2 2A2BR,2BA$4.77
Hillsdale Garden2 Bed/1 Bath_b10d2BR,1BA$3.70
Station Park GreenFir1BR,1BA$4.73
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.10
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$3.56
Fiesta ApartmentsONE BEDROOM.2111BR,1BA$3.83
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.79
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.18
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesSage PremierStudio ,1BA$4.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Hillsdale

What type of rentals are currently available in East Hillsdale?

There are currently 277 Apartments for Rent in East Hillsdale, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,895 to $8,400. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Hillsdale ranging from $1,925 to $4,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Hillsdale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Hillsdale ranges from $1,925 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,788.

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