
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shoreview Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,300 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Shoreview area of San Mateo.


Country Club

Fiesta Apartments

Oakview

Fourth Circle

Ivy Circle

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116 Elm St

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Kiku Crossing

227 Elm St
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243 N. Ellsworth

1950 Ivy St

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Shoreview, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shoreview?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreview Studio Apartments | $2,715 | $2,075 | $3,397 |
| Shoreview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,411 | $2,095 | $5,154 |
| Shoreview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,220 | $2,700 | $6,381 |
| Shoreview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,858 | $3,623 | $6,476 |
| Shoreview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,912 | $5,950 | $7,875 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shoreview Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Cheapest Available Shoreview Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shoreview area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 3633 Colegrove Apartments priced from $1,945. Country Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,075. Here are the most affordable Shoreview apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3633 Colegrove Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| Country Club | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,075 |
| Oakview | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,205 |
| Fourth Circle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,215 |
| 243 N. Ellsworth | 1 bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shoreview, CA
As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shoreview area is the $2.47 price per square foot 21 El Cerrito Ave Model at 21 El Cerrito Ave, Unit 21 in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Shoreview apartment is the 3 Bedroom Large Model at West 5th starting at $4,467 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shoreview apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 El Cerrito Ave, Unit 21 | 21 El Cerrito Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.47 |
| West 5th | 3 Bedroom Large | 3BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| 603 Woodside Way, Unit 2 | 603 Woodside Way | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.00 |
| 111 Elm St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Marina | 2BR,2BA | $3.95 |
| One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| Madison Place | 1x1rw | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| Hillsdale Garden | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.17 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Shoreview, San Mateo, and the greater San Francisco area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shoreview Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shoreview?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shoreview is under $2,808.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shoreview?
The cheapest apartment in Shoreview is 243 N. Ellsworth which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Shoreview costs $6,912.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shoreview?
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 8 regular apartments in Shoreview that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Shoreview?
Cheap apartments in Shoreview have an average cost of $284 which is $6,628 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shoreview.
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