Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Hills Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,600 (33 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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112 Madison Ave, Unit 109

112 Madison Ave
San MateoCA94402
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Montara
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montara

2775 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1950 Ivy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1950 Ivy St

1950 Ivy StSan Mateo, CA 94403

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46 Madison Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

46 Madison Ave.

46 Madison AveSan Mateo, CA 94402
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2000 Delaware
2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Delaware

2000 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Pacific Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Gardens

25 McAker CtSan Mateo, CA 94403
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MODE Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MODE Apartments

2089 Pacific BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403

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Chateau D'Oro Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau D'Oro Apartments

1001 Continentals WayBelmont, CA 94002
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Catania Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catania Apartments

2431 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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Sofi Belmont Hills
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Belmont Hills

2515 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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Ralston at Belmont
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ralston at Belmont

1000 Continentals WayBelmont, CA 94002

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Belmont Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Terrace

1060 Continentals WayBelmont, CA 94002
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Western Hills, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Western Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Hillsdale Garden priced from $2,414. The Riley at Belmont Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,600. Here are the most affordable Western Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillsdale GardenStudioStudio,1BA$2,414
The Riley at Belmont Hills1 + 11BR,1BA$2,600
Hillside GardensCastle Peak1BR,1BA$2,700
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,2BA$2,795
Oakview1x1C1BR,1BA$2,825
Crown Towers Apartments1062BR,1BA$3,195
Sofi Belmont Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,265
The LarkWillowStudio,1BA$3,540
Station Park GreenFir1BR,1BA$3,737
Carlmont Apartments - Entire Building Remodeled - No Pet Fee2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Hills, CA

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western Hills area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Carlmont Apartments - Entire Building Remodeled - No Pet Fee in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Western Hills apartment is the J Model at MODE Apartments starting at $5,447 with a $5.04 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlmont Apartments - Entire Building Remodeled - No Pet Fee2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.41
MODE ApartmentsJ2BR,2BA$5.04
2727 EdisonBrentwood2BR,2BA$4.53
Ralston at BelmontTMA 2+22BR,2BA$3.65
Crown Towers Apartments1062BR,1BA$3.36
Belmont Square Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.55
Oakview1x1C1BR,1BA$3.58
The Riley at Belmont Hills1 + 11BR,1BA$3.29
Hillside GardensCastle Peak1BR,1BA$3.60
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 Western Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Western Hills is The Riley at Belmont Hills which is listed at $2,600, while the average apartment in Western Hills costs $4,812.

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

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