Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mariner's Island Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (27 Rentals)

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property at 3015 Los Prados St

$1,200 - $1,500

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$1,200 - $1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3015 Los Prados St

San MateoCA94403

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property at 6 Seville Way

$2,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 20

6 Seville Way, Unit 303

6 Seville Way
San MateoCA94402
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Montara
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montara

2775 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Kiku Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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1950 Ivy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1950 Ivy St

1950 Ivy StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Park Central
1 to 3 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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960 Palm
1 Bedroom Apartments

960 Palm

960 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Sand Castle Apartments
1 to 2 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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kula Kai Apartments

808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Mariner's Island, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country ClubStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Azara2AB2BR,2BA$2,185
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,695
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,768
eaves Foster CityB12BR,1BA$3,315
Station Park GreenMapleStudio,1BA$3,377
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$3,379
Fosters LandingPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,397
Lakeshore LandingBayfront + Den1BR,1BA$3,667
The LagoonsPlan 1B1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgepointe33CH3BR,3BA$4.08
Chesapeake PointPlan 3B3BR,1.5BA$4.47
Sand Cove2x2 - Miramar2BR,2BA$4.60
eaves Foster CityB12BR,1BA$3.63
Lakeshore LandingHarbor2BR,2BA$4.59
Shadow CoveBalboa2BR,1BA$4.91
MiramarPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.63
Madison Place1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.93
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.97
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio ,1BA$5.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mariner's Island, San Mateo, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Mateo. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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