
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fish Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,900 (17 Rentals)
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Fish, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fish?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fish Studio Apartments | $2,640 | $1,995 | $3,255 |
Fish 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,285 | $2,100 | $6,702 |
Fish 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,132 | $2,798 | $9,365 |
Fish 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,654 | $3,553 | $8,543 |
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Cheapest Available Fish Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fish area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at The Preston at Hillsdale priced from $2,450. Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,654. Here are the most affordable Fish apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Preston at Hillsdale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,450 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Juniper Premier 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,654 |
Lakeshore Landing | Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $2,679 |
CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $2,787 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $2,798 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fish, CA
As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fish area is the $3.15 price per square foot Driftwood + Loft Model at Lantern Cove in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $3,708. The second greatest value Fish apartment is the Wake Model at Waters Edge starting at $4,066 with a $3.70 price per square foot in the Birds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fish apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lantern Cove | Driftwood + Loft | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
Waters Edge | Wake | 2BR,2BA | $3.70 |
The Plaza | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $4.20 |
eaves Foster City | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.68 |
Miramar | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
Marlin Cove | The Dolphin | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.73 |
Beach Park | Plan 1AR | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fish Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fish Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fish Apartment is $2,654 at Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fish Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fish is starting from $2,798 at Bay Terrace.
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