Apartments for Rent in the Islands Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (332 Rentals)

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Bridgepointe
$3,547 - $10,780
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 6

Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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property at 1746 Dewey St

$5,000

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1746 Dewey St

San MateoCA94403

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property at 3061 Neves Rd

$6,960

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Available Sep 26

3061 Neves Rd

San MateoCA94403
property at 1746 Dewey St

$5,000

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1746 Dewey St

San MateoCA94403
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The Hayden
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$3,510 - $7,126
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The Hayden

815 Old County RdBelmont, CA 94002
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The Triton
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$4,431 - $10,836
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The Triton

55 Triton Park LnFoster City, CA 94404
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property at 1042 Hull Ln

$5,300

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1042 Hull Ln

Foster CityCA94404
property at 1469 Marlin Ave

$6,500

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

1469 Marlin Ave

Foster CityCA94404

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Islands, San Mateo, and the greater San Francisco area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with children? Amongst all of the communities in San Mateo, this section of town has now become known as one of our favorite neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and great education opportunities.

Outdoors Rating

Love parks and green spaces? this submarket is a highly-rated section of town for parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Islands is known as one of our preferred upscale communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area of San Francisco ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Islands

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Islands area of San Mateo, CA?

As of today, August 29, 2026, there are currently 332 available Islands apartments priced from $1,875 to $11,103, with an average monthly rent of $4,220.

How much are Studio apartments in Islands?

There are currently 133 Studio Apartments in Islands with rent ranges from $1,875 to $4,478 with an average price of $3,398.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Islands Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Islands ranges from $2,150 to $9,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,742.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Islands cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Islands range from $2,650 to $11,103. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,708.

How expensive are Islands Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 51 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Islands on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,699 to $8,211 - averaging $5,412 for the location.

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