Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fish Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (20 Rentals)

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Sand Castle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Castle Apartments

1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Franciscan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Franciscan Apartments

888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Kula Kai Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kula Kai Apartments

808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Fish, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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 eaves Foster City priced from $2,678. Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,839. Here are the most affordable Fish apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Foster CityS1Studio,1BA$2,678
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesJuniper Premier 21BR,1BA$2,839
Shadow CoveBaja1BR,1BA$2,875
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 6801BR,1BA$2,916
Fosters LandingPlan A1BR,1BA$2,947

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fish, CA

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fish area is the $4.13 price per square foot 33CH Model at Bridgepointe in the in the East San Mateo neighborhood starting from $5,885. The second greatest value Fish apartment is the Cedarwood Model at Lantern Cove starting at $3,567 with a $3.48 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fish apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgepointe33CH3BR,3BA$4.13
Lantern CoveCedarwood2BR,2BA$3.48
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$4.12
Lakeshore LandingBayfront1BR,1BA$3.96
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.46
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$4.56
One Hundred GrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.63
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.65
Fosters LandingPlan A1BR,1BA$4.64
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.50

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Fish, San Mateo, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including San Mateo. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fish Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fish?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fish is at The Preston at Hillsdale listed at $2,476.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fish Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fish Apartment is $2,681 at eaves Foster City.

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 $2,741 at Bay Terrace.

What is the most affordable Fish Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fish Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chesapeake Point and starts from $4,273.

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