Cheap Homes for Rent in the Islands Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,115 (19 Rentals)

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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
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,175
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 6801BR,1BA$3,239
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$3,277

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islands, CA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Islands area is the $4.18 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at Miramar in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $5,707. The second greatest value Islands apartment is the Plan 2A Model at One Hundred Grand starting at $5,137 with a $4.51 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.
MiramarPlan 2C2BR,2BA$4.18
One Hundred GrandPlan 2A2BR,2BA$4.51
Marlin Cove Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath-The Marlin2BR,2BA$4.65
Waters EdgeWake2BR,2BA$4.34
Chesapeake PointPlan 2A2BR,1BA$4.56
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$3.94
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.95
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.93
The Preston at HillsdaleOne Bedroom One Bath 6801BR,1BA$4.76
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Islands

What type of rentals are currently available in Islands?

There are currently 288 Apartments for Rent in Islands, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,875 to $11,103. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Islands ranging from $1,115 to $7,100.

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 $1,115 to $7,100 with an average monthly rent of $5,017.

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 $3,699 to $8,211, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,400.

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