Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsdale Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,700 (37 Rentals)

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property at 3553 Curtiss St

$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3553 Curtiss St

San MateoCA94403

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property at 3061 Neves Rd

$5,470

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1, 2027

3061 Neves Rd

San MateoCA94403

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Montara
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montara

2775 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1950 Ivy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1950 Ivy St

1950 Ivy StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Villa at San Mateo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa at San Mateo

4000 S El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2000 Delaware
2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Delaware

2000 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Pacific Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Gardens

25 McAker CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Russell
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Russell

3098 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Quimby
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quimby

3068 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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MODE Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MODE Apartments

2089 Pacific BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403

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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 Hillsdale Garden priced from $2,525. Madison Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,795. Here are the most affordable Hillsdale apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed B1BR,1BA$2,525
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,795
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 5501BR,1BA$2,985
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,175
2727 EdisonHawthorne1BR,1BA$3,349
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,1BA$3,359
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$3,365
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$3,965
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$4,275
Chesapeake PointPlan 3B3BR,1BA$4,885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsdale, CA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsdale area is the $4.47 price per square foot Plan 3B Model at Chesapeake Point in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,885. The second greatest value Hillsdale apartment is the Plan D1: With Washer and Dryer Model at Crestview Apartments starting at $3,995 with a $3.96 price per square foot in the Belmont 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 3B3BR,1.5BA$4.47
Crestview ApartmentsPlan D1: With Washer and Dryer2BR,1BA$3.96
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$4.17
Hillsdale Garden2 Bed C2BR,1BA$4.31
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$5.48
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.93
2727 EdisonHawthorne1BR,1BA$4.64
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.95
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,1BA$5.89
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 5501BR,1BA$5.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsdale Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsdale?

The cheapest apartment in Hillsdale is Hillsdale Garden which is listed at $2,525, while the average apartment in Hillsdale costs $3,860.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillsdale?

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 4 regular apartments in Hillsdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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