
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mariner's Island Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mariner's Island area of San Mateo.


Country Club

Azara

South Delaware Apartments

Ivy Circle

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Madison Place

1919 Alameda de las Pulgas

Montara

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1950 Ivy St

Park Central

1113 Haddon Dr

1109 Haddon Dr
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Mariner's Island, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mariner's Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner's Island Studio Apartments | $2,967 | $1,875 | $3,899 |
| Mariner's Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,846 | $2,150 | $9,114 |
| Mariner's Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,931 | $2,185 | $10,000+ |
| Mariner's Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,546 | $4,091 | $8,610 |
| Mariner's Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,610 | $5,610 | $5,610 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mariner's Island Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mariner's Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mariner's Island area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Country Club priced from $2,095. Azara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,185. Here are the most affordable Mariner's Island apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Club | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Azara | 2AB | 2BR,2BA | $2,185 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| The Preston at Hillsdale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,768 |
| eaves Foster City | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,315 |
| Station Park Green | Maple | Studio,1BA | $3,377 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $3,379 |
| Fosters Landing | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3,397 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Bayfront + Den | 1BR,1BA | $3,667 |
| The Lagoons | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3,808 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mariner's Island, CA
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mariner's Island area is the $4.08 price per square foot 33CH Model at Bridgepointe in the in the East San Mateo neighborhood starting from $5,808. The second greatest value Mariner's Island apartment is the Plan 3B Model at Chesapeake Point starting at $4,894 with a $4.47 price per square foot in the Birds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mariner's Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgepointe | 33CH | 3BR,3BA | $4.08 |
| Chesapeake Point | Plan 3B | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.47 |
| Sand Cove | 2x2 - Miramar | 2BR,2BA | $4.60 |
| eaves Foster City | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Harbor | 2BR,2BA | $4.59 |
| Shadow Cove | Balboa | 2BR,1BA | $4.91 |
| Miramar | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
| Madison Place | 1x1rw | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.97 |
| The Preston at Hillsdale | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mariner's Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mariner's Island?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mariner's Island is at Country Club listed at $2,095.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mariner's Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mariner's Island Apartment is $2,695 at Madison Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mariner's Island Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mariner's Island is starting from $2,185 at Azara.
What is the most affordable Mariner's Island Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mariner's Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chesapeake Point and starts from $4,649.
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