
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Islands Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA (155 Rentals)


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Park Place at San Mateo

Madison Place

Lakeshore Landing

Chesapeake Point

3633 Colegrove Apartments

1025 Park Pl

zLaurel Place Apartments

40 E 40th Ave
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1824 El Parque Ct

3120 Los Prados St

1807 El Parque Ct

44 E 41st Pl

60 E 40th Ave

1830 El Parque Ct

3941 Pacific Blvd

69 E 40th Ave

97 43rd Ave

90 E 39th Ave
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504 E Hillsdale Ct

1829 El Parque Ct

3915 Colegrove St

1841 El Parque Ct

1804 El Parque Ct

1850 El Parque Ct

Mariners Condominium

508 E Hillsdale Ct

62 E 39th Ave

4329 Beresford St
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3901-5 Donner St

112-114 W 42nd Ave

1815 El Parque Ct

1823 El Parque Ct

1840 El Parque Ct

1836 El Parque Ct

1570-1580 Lago St

52 E 40th Ave

3655 Colegrove Apartments
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72 E 39th Avenue

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The Villa at San Mateo

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3301-3305 Los Prados St

32 East Fortieth

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Islands, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Islands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islands Studio Apartments | $2,697 | $1,875 | $3,274 |
Islands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,307 | $2,150 | $4,630 |
| Islands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,076 | $2,650 | $5,461 |
| Islands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,925 | $4,110 | $5,695 |
| Islands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,550 | $6,550 | $6,550 |
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Largest Available Islands 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Islands area of San Francisco, CA is found at Fosters Landing and is listed at 925 square feet priced from $3,709. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosters Landing | Plan F | 925 Sq Ft | $3,709 |
| Miramar | Plan 1B | 876 Sq Ft | $3,678 |
| Waters Edge | Breakwater | 850 Sq Ft | $3,526 |
| Old County Road Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 836 Sq Ft | $2,775 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Bayfront + Den | 835 Sq Ft | $3,209 |
| Bridgepointe | 11CB | 807 Sq Ft | $3,399 |
| The Triton | Plan 1B | 801 Sq Ft | $3,610 |
| One Hundred Grand | Plan 1B | 773 Sq Ft | $3,457 |
| Marlin Cove | The Dolphin | 755 Sq Ft | $3,366 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Verbana Premier 2 | 754 Sq Ft | $2,894 |
Cheapest Available Islands 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Islands of San Francisco, CA is the 1B/1B Model starting from $2,395 at 3633 Colegrove Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Islands is currently $3,307. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 3633 Colegrove Apartments | 1B/1B | $2,395 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | $2,525 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Juniper Premier 2 | $2,665 |
| Old County Road Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,775 |
| eaves Foster City | A1 | $2,786 |
| The Preston at Hillsdale | One Bedroom One Bath 680 | $2,787 |
| The Plaza | Plan 1C | $2,939 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | $2,975 |
| Shadow Cove | La Paz | $3,088 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Bayfront + Den | $3,209 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Islands Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Islands with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Islands is at 3633 Colegrove Apartments listed at $2,395.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Islands Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Islands is $3,307.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Islands Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Islands is a 925 square feet unit starting from $3,709 at Fosters Landing.
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