Cheap Homes for Rent in Islands Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,400 (21 Rentals)

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Islands, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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 3633 Colegrove Apartments priced from $2,395. Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,442. Here are the most affordable Islands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$2,395
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesSage Jr. 1-Bed PremierStudio,1BA$2,442
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,450
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$2,741
Lakeshore LandingDockside1BR,1BA$2,857

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islands, CA

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Islands area is the $3.53 price per square foot Three Bedroom One and One Half Bathroom Townhome Model at The Preston at Hillsdale in the in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood starting from $4,395. The second greatest value Islands apartment is the Driftwood + Loft Model at Lantern Cove starting at $3,938 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the Central 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.
The Preston at HillsdaleThree Bedroom One and One Half Bathroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$3.53
Lantern CoveDriftwood + Loft2BR,1BA$3.35
MiramarPlan 2A2BR,2BA$4.11
2000 Kehoe Ave, Unit 12000 Kehoe Ave3BR,1BA$3.00
Waters EdgeWake2BR,2BA$3.78
The PlazaPlan 2B2BR,2BA$4.24
The Madison BelmontRichmond2BR,2BA$3.59
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$3.92
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$3.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Islands

What type of rentals are currently available in Islands?

There are currently 285 Apartments for Rent in Islands, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,895 to $8,880. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Islands ranging from $1,450 to $9,500.

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 $1,450 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,332.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Islands?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Islands range from $3,295 to $6,899, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,500 to $5,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,860.

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