
Cheap Homes for Rent in Islands Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,600 (8 Rentals)
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688 Mariners Island Blvd

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Islands, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Islands?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Islands 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,819 | $3,295 | $4,400 |
Islands 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,311 | $4,950 | $6,000 |
Islands 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Islands Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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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 Studio unit found at The Preston at Hillsdale priced from $2,300. 3633 Colegrove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Islands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Preston at Hillsdale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
3633 Colegrove Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Sage Premier | Studio,1BA | $2,437 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islands, CA
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Islands area is the $4.09 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at One Hundred Grand in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,999. The second greatest value Islands apartment is the Plan 3B Model at Chesapeake Point starting at $4,417 with a $4.04 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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One Hundred Grand | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.09 |
Chesapeake Point | Plan 3B | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.04 |
Lantern Cove | Cedarwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.49 |
Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
eaves Foster City | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
3633 Colegrove Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
The Preston at Hillsdale | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Islands
What type of rentals are currently available in Islands?
There are currently 284 Apartments for Rent in Islands, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $9,031. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Islands ranging from $2,650 to $8,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Islands?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Islands ranges from $2,650 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,975.
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