Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillsdale Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,900 (8 Rentals)

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3031 Flores St

San MateoCA94403

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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. The Preston at Hillsdale 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
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,300
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsdale, CA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsdale area is the $3.90 price per square foot The Teresa Model at Bay Terrace in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Hillsdale apartment is the 1 x 1 Model at Madison Place starting at $2,450 with a $3.44 price per square foot in the Sugarloaf 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.
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.90
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.15
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$3.56
Chesapeake PointPlan 1A1BR,1BA$5.15
2727 EdisonClaremont1BR,1BA$5.06
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.79
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,1BA$4.91
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.18
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesSage PremierStudio ,1BA$4.84

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillsdale?

There are currently 235 Apartments for Rent in Hillsdale, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,895 to $8,400. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillsdale ranging from $1,925 to $6,000.

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 $1,925 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,624.

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