Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marina Lagoon Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,000 (27 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Marina Lagoon area of San Mateo.

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Kiku Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Park Central
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Central

724 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1113 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1113 Haddon Dr

1113 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1109 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1109 Haddon Dr

1109 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Sand Castle Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Castle Apartments

1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Franciscan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Franciscan Apartments

888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Kula Kai Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kula Kai Apartments

808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Marina Lagoon, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marina Lagoon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marina Lagoon area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1950 Ivy St priced from $2,275. 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 Marina Lagoon apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$2,395
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,400
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,450
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b1BR,1BA$2,519
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,1BA$2,649
2727 EdisonHawthorne1BR,1BA$2,718
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$2,768
Harbor Cove1x1-6251BR,1BA$2,790
Fosters LandingPlan A1BR,1BA$2,830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marina Lagoon, CA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marina Lagoon area is the $3.69 price per square foot Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome Model at The Preston at Hillsdale in the in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Marina Lagoon apartment is the Plan 2AR Model at Beach Park starting at $3,561 with a $3.65 price per square foot in the Birds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marina Lagoon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Preston at HillsdaleTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.69
Beach ParkPlan 2AR2BR,1.5BA$3.65
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$4.08
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$3.73
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.69
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$3.56
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a1BR,1BA$4.20
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.69
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Marina Lagoon, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Marina Lagoon Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marina Lagoon Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Marina Lagoon?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marina Lagoon is under $2,830.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marina Lagoon?

The cheapest apartment in Marina Lagoon is 1950 Ivy St which is listed at $2,275, while the average apartment in Marina Lagoon costs $4,615.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marina Lagoon?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Marina Lagoon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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