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The Villa at San Mateo
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4000 S El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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1665 6th AveBelmont, CA 94002
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808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Sand Cove

777 Shell BlvdFoster City, CA 94404

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Cheapest Available Islands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Islands area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Belmont Family Apartments priced from $2,278. Madison Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,795. Here are the most affordable Islands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,278
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,795
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 5501BR,1BA$2,824
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,175
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$3,187
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,1BA$3,357
Fosters LandingPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,369
Shadow CoveSan LucasStudio,1BA$3,616
Artisan CrossingS1.1Studio,1BA$3,664
Harbor Cove2x1-7802BR,1BA$3,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islands, CA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Islands area is the $4.04 price per square foot 33CH Model at Bridgepointe in the in the East San Mateo neighborhood starting from $5,762. The second greatest value Islands apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Miramar starting at $5,707 with a $4.18 price per square foot in the Birds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Islands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgepointe33CH3BR,3BA$4.04
MiramarPlan 2C2BR,2BA$4.18
One Hundred GrandPlan 2A2BR,2BA$4.56
Waters EdgeWake2BR,2BA$4.46
Marlin Cove Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath-The Seahorse2BR,2BA$4.46
Chesapeake PointPlan 2A2BR,1BA$4.56
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$3.97
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.95
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.93
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Islands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Islands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Islands is at Shadow Cove listed at $3,616.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Islands Apartment is $2,278 at Belmont Family Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Islands is starting from $3,710 at The Preston at Hillsdale.

What is the most affordable Islands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Islands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bay Terrace and starts from $3,769.

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