
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shoreview Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,700 (32 Rentals)
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Country Club

3553 Curtiss St

1757 Nash Dr

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Fourth Circle

Ivy Circle

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116 Elm St

3655 Colegrove Apartments

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Montara

zLaurel Place Apartments
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227 Elm St

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Mariner's West Apartments

130-132 Dartmouth Rd

1950 Ivy St

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Park Central
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1109 Haddon Dr

Shore Garden Apartments

1591 Lago St

6 Seville Way

Terrace Hills

433 Turner Terrace

960 Palm
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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 | $3,133 | $2,150 | $3,967 |
| Shoreview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,012 | $2,500 | $9,114 |
| Shoreview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,154 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| Shoreview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $3,275 | $7,262 |
| Shoreview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,470 | $5,470 | $5,470 |
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There are currently 32 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 Country Club priced from $2,095. Madison Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,795. Here are the most affordable Shoreview apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Club | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Madison Place | 1x1rw | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| Oakview | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,825 |
| Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 2 | 2BR,1BA | $3,277 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $3,391 |
| Ambassador Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3,495 |
| Hillsdale Garden | 2 Bed C | 2BR,1BA | $3,651 |
| Station Park Green | Fir | 1BR,1BA | $3,797 |
| Two50 Downtown | Studio 550 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $3,895 |
| Lakeshore Landing | Harbor | 2BR,2BA | $4,139 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shoreview, CA
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shoreview area is the $4.36 price per square foot 2C Model at Azara in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $5,566. The second greatest value Shoreview apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at Monterey Garden starting at $4,499 with a $3.76 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azara | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.36 |
| Monterey Garden | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.76 |
| The Preston at Hillsdale | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.94 |
| West 5th | 2 Bedroom D | 2BR,2BA | $3.94 |
| 2727 Edison | Brentwood | 2BR,2BA | $4.41 |
| Ambassador Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.57 |
| Hillsdale Garden | 2 Bed C | 2BR,1BA | $4.01 |
| Oakview | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 2 | 2BR,1BA | $4.30 |
| Madison Place | 1x1rw | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
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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 $4,139.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shoreview?
The cheapest apartment in Shoreview is Madison Place which is listed at $2,795, while the average apartment in Shoreview costs $4,271.
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 2 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 $232 which is $4,039 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shoreview.
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