Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsdale Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,700 (12 Rentals)

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Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillsdale Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
De Sabla ApartmentsSkylineStudio,1BA$2,300
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,450
Fiesta ApartmentsONE BEDROOM.3071BR,1BA$2,450
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsdale, CA

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsdale area is the $3.72 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Chesapeake Point in the in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood starting from $4,067. The second greatest value Hillsdale apartment is the Cypress Premier Model at Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes starting at $3,480 with a $3.89 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chesapeake PointPlan 2B2BR,1.5BA$3.72
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesCypress Premier2BR,1BA$3.89
Harbor Cove1x1-7801BR,1BA$4.13
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.93
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
BridgepointeIICA1BR,1BA$4.81
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.08
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.79
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,1BA$4.72
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.45

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California, 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 filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Hillsdale Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsdale Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsdale Apartment is $2,275 at 1950 Ivy St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillsdale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillsdale is starting from $2,800 at Bay Terrace.

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