Cheap Homes for Rent in Western Hills Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,900 (5 Rentals)

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3031 Flores St

San MateoCA94403

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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 Bonnie Brae Terrace priced from $1,750. 1950 Ivy St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,275. Here are the most affordable Western Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bonnie Brae TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
Sofi Belmont HillsStudioStudio,1BA$2,337

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Hills, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western Hills area is the $3.94 price per square foot 2 Bedroom C Model at West 5th in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Western Hills apartment is the 2x1 Model at Belmont Square Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $3.05 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.
West 5th2 Bedroom C2BR,2BA$3.94
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.05
1016 Continentals (Belview Heights)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.06
1015 Continentals (Casa Belview)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.56
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.79
BridgepointeIICA1BR,1BA$4.60
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.14
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b1BR,1BA$3.73
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.79
Sofi Belmont HillsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Western Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Western Hills?

There are currently 247 Apartments for Rent in Western Hills, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,750 to $9,999. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Western Hills ranging from $1,925 to $9,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Western Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Western Hills ranges from $1,925 to $9,800 with an average monthly rent of $5,488.

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