Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sugarloaf Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,700 (66 Rentals)

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27 E 41st Pl
Studio Apartments

27 E 41st Pl

27 E 41st PlSan Mateo, CA 94403
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20 E 41st Pl
Studio Apartments

20 E 41st Pl

20 E 41st PlSan Mateo, CA 94403

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Glendora Gardens
Studio Apartments

Glendora Gardens

3245 Glendora DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2830 Flores St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2830 Flores St

2830 Flores StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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49 E 40th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

49 E 40th Ave

49 E 40th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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40 28th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

40 28th Ave

40 28th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2712 Flores St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2712 Flores St

2712 Flores StSan Mateo, CA 94403

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103 W 38th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

103 W 38th Ave

103 W 38th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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68 38th Ave W
2 Bedroom Apartments

68 38th Ave W

68 38th Ave WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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4329 Beresford St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4329 Beresford St

4329 Beresford StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Palos Verdes Apt
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palos Verdes Apt

1326 Palos Verdes DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1401 Cedarwood Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1401 Cedarwood Dr

1401 Cedarwood DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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111 28th Ave
Studio Apartments

111 28th Ave

111 28th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403

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504 E Hillsdale Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

504 E Hillsdale Ct

504 E Hillsdale CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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508 E Hillsdale Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

508 E Hillsdale Ct

508 E Hillsdale CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Villa at San Mateo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa at San Mateo

4000 S El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94403
Senior Living
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Quimby
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quimby

3068 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
Corporate Housing
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82 E. 39th Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

82 E. 39th Avenue

82 E 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Russell
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Russell

3098 Kyne St WSan Mateo, CA 94403
Corporate Housing

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Westwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Apartments

1241 W Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Glendora Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glendora Apartments

1300 Overland DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Hawthorne
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne

3069 E Kyne StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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The Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines

1333 Palos Verdes DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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32 East Fortieth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

32 East Fortieth

32 E 40th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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124 27th Ave
Studio Apartments

124 27th Ave

124 27th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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72 E 39th Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

72 E 39th Avenue

72 E 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403

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Sugarloaf, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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 Hillsdale Garden priced from $2,414. 3633 Colegrove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here are the most affordable Sugarloaf apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillsdale GardenStudioStudio,1BA$2,414
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$2,595
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,695
Oakview1x1C1BR,1BA$2,825
Crown Towers Apartments1062BR,1BA$3,195
Ralston at BelmontTMA 2+22BR,2BA$3,872
2727 EdisonBrentwood2BR,2BA$4,898

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sugarloaf, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sugarloaf area is the $4.66 price per square foot Brentwood Model at 2727 Edison in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $4,898. The second greatest value Sugarloaf apartment is the TMA 2+2 Model at Ralston at Belmont starting at $3,872 with a $3.69 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2727 EdisonBrentwood2BR,2BA$4.66
Ralston at BelmontTMA 2+22BR,2BA$3.69
Crown Towers Apartments1062BR,1BA$3.36
Oakview1x1C1BR,1BA$3.58
Madison Place1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.93
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$3.86
Hillsdale GardenStudioStudio ,1BA$4.26

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sugarloaf Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sugarloaf?

The cheapest apartment in Sugarloaf is 3633 Colegrove Apartments which is listed at $2,595, while the average apartment in Sugarloaf costs $3,501.

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 1 regular apartments in Sugarloaf that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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