Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,079 (32 Rentals)

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property at 111 10th Ave

$4,580

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$4,580

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 31

111 10th Ave

San MateoCA94401

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Azara
$5,361
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 26

Azara

1650 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Kiku Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

130-132 Dartmouth Rd

130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1950 Ivy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1950 Ivy St

1950 Ivy StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Park Central
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Central

724 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1113 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1113 Haddon Dr

1113 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1109 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1109 Haddon Dr

1109 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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960 Palm
1 Bedroom Apartments

960 Palm

960 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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100 Dartmouth Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Dartmouth Rd

100 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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46 Madison Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

46 Madison Ave.

46 Madison AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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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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MODE Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MODE Apartments

2089 Pacific BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403

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Homestead, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Homestead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homestead area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at RYAN TOWER priced from $3,650. Station Park Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,729. Here are the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RYAN TOWER1x11BR,1BA$3,650
Station Park GreenMapleStudio,1BA$3,729
2727 EdisonBrentwood2BR,2BA$4,184
Park Laurel ApartmentsFully Updated 2Bed/1Bath2BR,1BA$4,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $3.98 price per square foot Brentwood Model at 2727 Edison in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $4,184. The second greatest value Homestead apartment is the Fully Updated 2Bed/1Bath Model at Park Laurel Apartments starting at $4,200 with a $4.67 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homestead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2727 EdisonBrentwood2BR,2BA$3.98
Park Laurel ApartmentsFully Updated 2Bed/1Bath2BR,1BA$4.67
RYAN TOWER1x11BR,1BA$5.21
Station Park GreenMapleStudio ,1BA$5.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Homestead?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Homestead is at Station Park Green listed at $3,729.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Homestead Apartment is $3,650 at RYAN TOWER.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Homestead is starting from $4,184 at 2727 Edison.

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