Apartments for Rent in the Islands Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (326 Rentals)

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Bridgepointe
$3,724 - $10,274
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 3

Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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property at 4125 George Ave

$2,850

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$2,850
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$2,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4125 George Ave

San MateoCA94403
property at 3553 Curtiss St

$5,000

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$5,000
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

3553 Curtiss St

San MateoCA94403
property at 1746 Dewey St

$5,000

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$5,000
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1746 Dewey St

San MateoCA94403
property at 3061 Neves Rd

$5,540

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$5,540
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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1, 2027

3061 Neves Rd

San MateoCA94403

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The Triton
$4,221 - $9,789
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The Triton

55 Triton Park LnFoster City, CA 94404
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The Hayden
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$3,959 - $6,299
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The Hayden

815 Old County RdBelmont, CA 94002
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property at 716 Nina Ln

$4,900

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$4,900
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

716 Nina Ln

Foster CityCA94404
property at 924 Hill St

$2,496

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$2,496
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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924 Hill St

BelmontCA94002

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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

How much are Studio apartments in Islands?

There are currently 129 Studio Apartments in Islands with rent ranges from $1,875 to $3,990 with an average price of $3,316.

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 $9,060 with an average monthly rent of $3,648.

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 $10,821. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,473.

How expensive are Islands Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 49 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Islands on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,121 to $10,556 - averaging $5,546 for the location.

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