
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mariner's Island Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,800 (52 Rentals)
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3015 Los Prados St

Ivy Circle

Fourth Circle

South Delaware Apartments

Fiesta Apartments

Madison Place

39 Hobart Ave

Lakeshore Landing

Park Laurel Apartments
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Bermuda Apartments

Bay Terrace

710 Laurel Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1148

CitySouth

1411 E 3rd Ave, Unit 6

Station Park Green

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Bridgepointe

Chesapeake Point

2103 S Delaware St

1221 Beacon Ave
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Montara

Kiku Crossing

2831 – 2845 Flores Apartments

Mariner's West Apartments

1950 Ivy St

Park Central

1113 Haddon Dr

1109 Haddon Dr

Shore Garden Apartments

960 Palm
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476 Fiesta Dr

46 Madison Ave.

The Preston at Hillsdale

2000 Delaware

456 Mariners Island Blvd

Tradewind Surf Apartments

Tradewind Surf Apartments

eaves Foster City

Beach Cove

Shadow Cove
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The Lagoons

Harbor Cove

The Plaza

Fosters Landing

726 Bounty Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID854

One Hundred Grand

1999 Beach Park Blvd, Unit SI FL2-ID595

826 Boardwalk Pl, Unit 826 Boardwalk Place, Unit 826 Boardwalk Place

Sand Castle Apartments

Franciscan Apartments
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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 | $2,928 | $1,875 | $3,899 |
| Mariner's Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $2,150 | $9,030 |
| Mariner's Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,884 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| Mariner's Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,459 | $4,099 | $7,311 |
| Mariner's Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,742 | $5,610 | $7,875 |
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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. Madison Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,625. 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 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,625 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $2,847 |
| Park Laurel Apartments | Partial 1 Bed/1 Bath Laundry On Site | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
| Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $2,909 |
| Harbor Cove | 1x1-780 | 1BR,1BA | $3,000 |
| The Preston at Hillsdale | One Bedroom One Bath 680 | 1BR,1BA | $3,077 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $3,129 |
| Station Park Green | Maple | Studio,1BA | $3,179 |
| The Plaza | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3,197 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mariner's Island, CA
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mariner's Island area is the $4.66 price per square foot Brentwood Model at 2727 Edison in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $4,898. The second greatest value Mariner's Island apartment is the The Veranda Model at Bay Terrace starting at $4,099 with a $4.31 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2727 Edison | Brentwood | 2BR,2BA | $4.66 |
| Bay Terrace | The Veranda | 3BR,2BA | $4.31 |
| Shadow Cove | Balboa | 2BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| Miramar | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.52 |
| Harbor Cove | 2x1-780 | 2BR,1BA | $4.55 |
| Fosters Landing | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.64 |
| Madison Place | 1x1rw | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| Park Laurel Apartments | Partial 1 Bed/1 Bath Laundry On Site | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.60 |
| The Preston at Hillsdale | One Bedroom One Bath 680 | 1BR,1BA | $4.53 |
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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 $2,625 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 $2,969 at Bay Terrace.
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