Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shoreview Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,000 (85 Rentals)

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422 East Sixteenth
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

422 East Sixteenth

422 E 16th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Tidelands
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tidelands

400 Mariners Island BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94404
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224 S Idaho St
2 Bedroom Apartments

224 S Idaho St

224 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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18 Hayward Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 Hayward Ave

18 Hayward AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1113 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1113 Haddon Dr

1113 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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701 E 9th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

701 E 9th Ave

701 E 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402

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1722 S Grant St
Studio Apartments

1722 S Grant St

1722 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1766 S Grant St
Studio Apartments

1766 S Grant St

1766 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Promenade
Studio Apartments

Promenade

220 N Bayshore BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94401
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606 S Idaho St
2 Bedroom Apartments

606 S Idaho St

606 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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603 E 5th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

603 E 5th Ave

603 E 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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The Stratford
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stratford

601 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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54 9th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

54 9th Ave

54 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1738 S Grant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1738 S Grant St

1738 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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48-50 N Idaho St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

48-50 N Idaho St

48-50 N Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1754 S Grant St
Studio Apartments

1754 S Grant St

1754 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402

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6 Avila Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Avila Rd

6 Avila RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Fremont Terrace
Studio Apartments

Fremont Terrace

200 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1221 Beacon Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1221 Beacon Ave

1221 Beacon AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1758 S Grant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1758 S Grant St

1758 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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726 E 5th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

726 E 5th Ave

726 E 5th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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222 S Fremont St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

222 S Fremont St

222 S Fremont StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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907 9th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

907 9th Ave

907 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1666 S Grant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1666 S Grant St

1666 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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11 S Idaho St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 S Idaho St

11 S Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1110 Haddon Dr
Studio Apartments

1110 Haddon Dr

1110 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402

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42 Hayward Ave
Studio Apartments

42 Hayward Ave

42 Hayward AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1101 Tilton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1101 Tilton Ave

1101 Tilton AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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71 9th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

71 9th Ave

71 9th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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8 Seville Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

8 Seville Way

8 Seville WaySan Mateo, CA 94402
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105 Hobart Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

105 Hobart Ave

105 Hobart AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1229 S B St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1229 S B St

1229 S B StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1415 Palm Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1415 Palm Ave

1415 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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43 Hobart Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

43 Hobart Ave

43 Hobart AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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400 Rand St
Studio Apartments

400 Rand St

400 Rand StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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1520 Noe Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1520 Noe Ave

1520 Noe AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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718 10th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

718 10th Ave

718 10th AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1662 S Grant St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1662 S Grant St

1662 S Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1654 South Grant St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1654 South Grant St

1654 South Grant StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1453 E 3rd Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1453 E 3rd Ave

1453 E 3rd AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1321 S B St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1321 S B St

1321 S B StSan Mateo, CA 94402
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150 N Idaho St
Studio Apartments

150 N Idaho St

150 N Idaho StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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283 Lindbergh St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

283 Lindbergh St

283 Lindbergh StSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Cheapest Available South Shoreview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Shoreview area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Laurel Apartments priced from $3,350. Azara San Mateo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $4,055. Here are the most affordable South Shoreview apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Laurel ApartmentsFully Renovated 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,350
Azara San Mateo1x1 1A1BR,1BA$4,055
MetropolitanPlan 1AR1BR,1BA$4,316

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shoreview, CA

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Shoreview area is the $5.42 price per square foot Plan 1GR Model at Metropolitan in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $4,446. The second greatest value South Shoreview apartment is the 1x1 1A Model at Azara San Mateo starting at $4,055 with a $5.25 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Shoreview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MetropolitanPlan 1GR1BR,1BA$5.42
Azara San Mateo1x1 1A1BR,1BA$5.25
Park Laurel ApartmentsFully Renovated 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Shoreview Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shoreview Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shoreview Apartment is $3,350 at Park Laurel Apartments.

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