Cheap Homes for Rent in the Hillsdale Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,100 (4 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Hillsdale area of San Mateo.

property at 3553 Curtiss St

$2,100

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$2,100

Total Monthly Price
$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

3553 Curtiss St

San MateoCA94403
property at 1591 Lago St

$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1591 Lago St

San MateoCA94403

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property at 1591 Lago St

$2,600

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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1591 Lago St, Unit #2

1591 Lago St
San MateoCA94403

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsdale, CA

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsdale area is the $5.67 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms D Model at Park Place at San Mateo in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $6,678. The second greatest value Hillsdale apartment is the Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome Model at The Preston at Hillsdale starting at $4,765 with a $4.14 price per square foot in the Pilgrim-Triton 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.
Park Place at San Mateo2 Bedrooms D2BR,2BA$5.67
The Preston at HillsdaleTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$4.14
Chesapeake PointPlan 3B3BR,1.5BA$4.58
CitySouthBalboa (B2C)2BR,2BA$5.04
Lakeshore LandingMarina2BR,2BA$5.04
The Enclave at Lodato2x22BR,2BA$4.06
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$5.48
Madison Place1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.93
Hillsdale GardenStudioStudio ,1BA$4.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillsdale?

There are currently 237 Apartments for Rent in Hillsdale, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,250 to $10,211. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillsdale ranging from $2,100 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillsdale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillsdale ranges from $2,100 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,341.

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