
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Famous Ships Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,900 (13 Rentals)
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Famous Ships, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Famous Ships?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Famous Ships Studio Apartments | $2,692 | $1,995 | $3,255 |
Famous Ships 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,161 | $2,100 | $6,199 |
Famous Ships 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,918 | $2,805 | $7,103 |
Famous Ships 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,700 | $3,517 | $8,736 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Famous Ships Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Cheapest Available Famous Ships Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Famous Ships area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillsdale Garden priced from $2,519. Bay Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,805. Here are the most affordable Famous Ships apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b | 1BR,1BA | $2,519 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $2,805 |
Harbor Cove | 1x1-625 | 1BR,1BA | $2,810 |
Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $2,921 |
CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $2,927 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Famous Ships, CA
As of May 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Famous Ships area is the $3.89 price per square foot Wake Model at Waters Edge in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,282. The second greatest value Famous Ships apartment is the Redwood Premier Model at Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes starting at $3,715 with a $3.72 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Famous Ships apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Waters Edge | Wake | 2BR,2BA | $3.89 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Redwood Premier | 2BR,2BA | $3.72 |
The Plaza | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $4.20 |
eaves Foster City | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.57 |
Miramar | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.35 |
Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
Marlin Cove | The Dolphin | 1BR,1BA | $4.29 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.74 |
CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.30 |
Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFamous Ships, San Mateo, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Famous Ships Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Famous Ships?
The cheapest apartment in Famous Ships is Hillsdale Garden which is listed at $2,519, while the average apartment in Famous Ships costs $4,217.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Famous Ships?
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 8 regular apartments in Famous Ships that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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