Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shoreview Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,466 (79 Rentals)

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property at 912 N Humboldt St
$2,300 - $3,800
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912 N Humboldt St

San MateoCA94401

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Bridgepointe
$3,563 - $6,595

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Bridgepointe

1987 Bridgepointe PkySan Mateo, CA 94404
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Azara
$4,601 - $5,390

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Azara

1650 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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116 Elm St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Montara
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montara

2775 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Kiku Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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227 Elm St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

227 Elm St

227 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Shoreview, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
21 East 40th Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,195
Country ClubStudioStudio,1BA$2,205
Fourth CircleStudioStudio,1BA$2,400
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed B1BR,1BA$2,525
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,795
G2 | 1730 South Grant Street #1-52BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,850
West 5th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,216
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3,276
CitySouthDelmonico (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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chesapeake PointPlan 2AR2BR,1BA$4.91
Flores 26602BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$3.23
The Preston at HillsdaleTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A2BR,1.5BA$3.95
Hillsdale Garden2 Bed C2BR,1BA$4.20
Park Laurel ApartmentsFully Updated 2Bed/1Bath2BR,1BA$4.67
400 Studio Cir, Unit 4400 Studio Cir2BR,1BA$4.00
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$4.37
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.93
West 5th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.65
Fourth CircleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.80

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Shoreview, San Mateo, CA

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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 $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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