Apartments for Rent in the Islands Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (316 Rentals)

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1801 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1801 El Parque Ct

1801 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1815 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1815 El Parque Ct

1815 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1807 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1807 El Parque Ct

1807 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1829 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1829 El Parque Ct

1829 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1804 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1804 El Parque Ct

1804 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403

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1823 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1823 El Parque Ct

1823 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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3120 Los Prados St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3120 Los Prados St

3120 Los Prados StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1841 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1841 El Parque Ct

1841 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1824 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1824 El Parque Ct

1824 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1836 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1836 El Parque Ct

1836 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1830 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1830 El Parque Ct

1830 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1570-1580 Lago St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1570-1580 Lago St

1570-1580 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1840 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1840 El Parque Ct

1840 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403

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1850 El Parque Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1850 El Parque Ct

1850 El Parque CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1548 Lago St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1548 Lago St

1548 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1528 Lago St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1528 Lago St

1528 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1524-1526 Lago St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1524-1526 Lago St

1524-1526 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1525 Lago St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1525 Lago St

1525 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Lago Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lago Apartments

1521 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Lago Apartments
Studio Apartments

Lago Apartments

1512 Lago StSan Mateo, CA 94403

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Islands, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Islands, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #3

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 36 Studio Apartments in Islands with rent ranges from $1,995 to $19,020 with an average price of $3,756.

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 $2,250 to $8,580 with an average monthly rent of $3,386.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Islands cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Islands range from $2,871 to $9,463. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,204.

How expensive are Islands Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 48 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Islands on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,776 to $7,321 - averaging $4,990 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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