
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Western Hills Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,130 (12 Rentals)


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Western Hills, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Western Hills Studio Apartments | $2,744 | $2,205 | $3,137 |
Western Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,053 | $2,130 | $4,606 |
Western Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,037 | $2,700 | $6,381 |
Western Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,907 | $4,540 | $5,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestern Hills, San Mateo, CA
Ranked #28
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Western Hills, San Mateo, CA
Highlands Elementary
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Getting Around the Western Hills Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
28 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Western Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Western Hills is under $3,057.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Western Hills is 1950 Ivy St which is listed at $2,275, while the average apartment in Western Hills costs $4,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western Hills?
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 11 regular apartments in Western Hills 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 Western Hills?
Cheap apartments in Western Hills have an average cost of $1,559 which is $3,236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western Hills.
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