Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mariner's Island Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,300 (29 Rentals)

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San MateoCA94401
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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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960 Palm
1 Bedroom Apartments

960 Palm

960 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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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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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 1 Bed unit found at 1950 Ivy St priced from $2,275. Ivy Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Mariner's Island apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,400
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,450
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,450
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,1BA$2,679
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$2,800
Station Park GreenMapleStudio,1BA$2,809
Harbor Cove1x1-6251BR,1BA$2,860
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$2,891

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mariner's Island, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mariner's Island area is the $4.23 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at The Plaza in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $4,129. The second greatest value Mariner's Island apartment is the 11CB Model at Bridgepointe starting at $3,320 with a $3.99 price per square foot in the Western Hills 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.
The PlazaPlan 2B2BR,2BA$4.23
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$3.99
Marlin CoveThe Dolphin1BR,1BA$4.19
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.73
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
Beach ParkPlan 1AR1BR,1BA$4.27
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.10
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.69
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.79
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.45

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

Ranked #5

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

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4.0
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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 The Preston at Hillsdale listed at $2,450.

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 $2,275 at 1950 Ivy St.

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 $2,800 at Bay Terrace.

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