
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sugarloaf Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,700 (65 Rentals)
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Crown Towers Apartments

Oakview

2727 Edison

3633 Colegrove Apartments

zLaurel Place Apartments

27 E 41st Pl

1321 Palos Verdes Dr

1301 Palos Verdes Dr

20 E 41st Pl
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49 E 40th Ave

Glendora Gardens

Rivertree Condominiums

1209 W Hillsdale Blvd

4107 Beresford St

2045-2047 Fairmont Dr

40 28th Ave

2830 Flores St

1401 Cherrywood Dr

3236-3238 Countryside Dr
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103 W 38th Ave

68 38th Ave W

2712 Flores St

111 28th Ave

508 E Hillsdale Ct

504 E Hillsdale Ct

1308 Palos Verdes Dr

1217 W Hillsdale Blvd

4329 Beresford St

4004 Beresford St
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Palos Verdes Apt

1401 Cedarwood Dr

36th Avenue Apartments

2831 – 2845 Flores Apartments

Glendora Apartments

The Villa at San Mateo

Quimby

Flores Manor Apartments

Glendora Apartments

82 E. 39th Avenue
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Hawthorne

19 East 41st Place

1300 Palos Verdes Dr

The Pines

4333 Beresford St

124 27th Ave

32 East Fortieth

72 E 39th Avenue
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Sugarloaf, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sugarloaf?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarloaf Studio Apartments | $2,214 | $1,998 | $2,408 |
| Sugarloaf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,826 | $2,395 | $3,118 |
| Sugarloaf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,513 | $2,895 | $4,099 |
| Sugarloaf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sugarloaf Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Cheapest Available Sugarloaf Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sugarloaf area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 3633 Colegrove Apartments priced from $1,945. Oakview has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,205. Here are the most affordable Sugarloaf apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3633 Colegrove Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| Oakview | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,205 |
| Hillsdale Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,365 |
| Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
| Ralston at Belmont | TMA 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,636 |
| Crown Towers Apartments | 209 | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| 2727 Edison | Beresford | 1BR,1BA | $2,993 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sugarloaf, CA
As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sugarloaf area is the $3.40 price per square foot R TMA 1+1 Model at Ralston at Belmont in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $2,704. The second greatest value Sugarloaf apartment is the 209 Model at Crown Towers Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $3.62 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sugarloaf apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston at Belmont | R TMA 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Crown Towers Apartments | 209 | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Madison Place | 1x1rw | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| 2727 Edison | Beresford | 1BR,1BA | $4.68 |
| Hillsdale Garden | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.17 |
| Oakview | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $4.39 |
| 3633 Colegrove Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sugarloaf Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sugarloaf?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sugarloaf is under $2,993.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sugarloaf?
The cheapest apartment in Sugarloaf is 3633 Colegrove Apartments which is listed at $2,395, while the average apartment in Sugarloaf costs $4,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sugarloaf?
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 5 regular apartments in Sugarloaf that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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