
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shoreview Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,466 (79 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Shoreview area of San Mateo.


3633 Colegrove Apartments

East Hillsdale Apartments

Country Club

South Delaware Apartments

Bermuda Apartments

912 N Humboldt St

Fourth Circle

Ivy Circle

Fiesta Apartments
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Ambassador Apartments

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710 Laurel Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1148

Madison Place

Oakview

East 19th Avenue Apartments

Alta De Sabla

24 Baytree Way, Unit 2

West 5th

Bay Terrace

CitySouth
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400 Studio Cir, Unit 4

Lakeshore Landing

Furnished Studio-San Francisco - San Mateo - SFO

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710 Laurel Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID2069

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Bridgepointe

RYAN TOWER

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65 W 5th Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID499
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The Lark

Park Laurel Apartments

Colonial Garden Apartments

Park Place at San Mateo

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2201 Bridgepointe Pkwy, Unit SI FL2-ID713

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1650 S Delaware St, Unit SI FL2-ID1044

Metropolitan

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Azara

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337 S Fremont St, Unit SI FL2-ID435
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116 Elm St

3655 Colegrove Apartments

36th Avenue Apartments

Montara

zLaurel Place Apartments

Kiku Crossing

227 Elm St

2831 – 2845 Flores Apartments

21 East 40th Ave.

Mariner's West Apartments
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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 | $3,211 | $1,945 | $4,374 |
| Shoreview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,976 | $2,295 | $9,717 |
| Shoreview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,022 | $2,995 | $6,895 |
| Shoreview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,508 | $3,275 | $9,845 |
| Shoreview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,310 | $5,310 | $5,310 |
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There are currently 79 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 21 East 40th Ave. priced from $2,195. Country Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,205. Here are the most affordable Shoreview apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 East 40th Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Country Club | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,205 |
| Fourth Circle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,400 |
| Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed B | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| G2 | 1730 South Grant Street #1-5 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,850 |
| West 5th | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,216 |
| Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3,276 |
| CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $3,385 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shoreview, CA
As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shoreview area is the $4.91 price per square foot Plan 2AR Model at Chesapeake Point in the in the Birds neighborhood starting from $5,178. The second greatest value Shoreview apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Flores 2660 starting at $3,395 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the Western Hills 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Point | Plan 2AR | 2BR,1BA | $4.91 |
| Flores 2660 | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.23 |
| The Preston at Hillsdale | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.95 |
| Hillsdale Garden | 2 Bed C | 2BR,1BA | $4.20 |
| Park Laurel Apartments | Fully Updated 2Bed/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.67 |
| 400 Studio Cir, Unit 4 | 400 Studio Cir | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $4.37 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| West 5th | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.65 |
| Fourth Circle | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.80 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $3,385.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shoreview?
The cheapest apartment in Shoreview is Hillsdale Garden which is listed at $2,525, while the average apartment in Shoreview costs $4,009.
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 $126 which is $3,883 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shoreview.
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