Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Granada, CA from $1,900 (28 Rentals)

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1133-1129 Rhinette AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Whitman Manor

2161 Whitman WaySan Bruno, CA 94066

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San MateoCA94403
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247 Boardwalk Ave

San BrunoCA94066
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60 Paloma Ave

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El Granada, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Granada Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Granada, CA is a Studio unit found at Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes in the San Mateo Park neighborhood priced from $2,045. Royal Pines in the Central San Mateo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,185. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Granada apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Tuscany Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,185
Alta off the Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,195
De Sabla ApartmentsSkylineStudio,1BA$2,300
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325
Bellevue Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,495
ArlingtonStudio 03Studio,1BA$2,500
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence S2Studio,1BA$2,541
Crystal Springs TerracePlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,605
One Three Four Elm ApartmentsI Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Granada, CA and Nearby

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Granada area is the $3.26 price per square foot Single Family House Model at 2801 Hillside Dr in the in the San Mateo Park neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value El Granada apartment is the Plan D Model at Mavericks Apartments starting at $3,835 with a $3.54 price per square foot in the San Mateo Foster City Burlingame neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Granada apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2801 Hillside DrSingle Family House4BR,3BA$3.26
Mavericks ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$3.54
Crystal Springs TerracePlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.60
West 5th2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$3.62
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.44
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.56
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.91
Hillside GardensCastle Peak1BR,1BA$3.60
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.67

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Getting Around El Granada, CA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Granada Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Granada?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Granada is at Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes listed at $2,045.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Granada Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Granada Apartment is $2,185 at Royal Pines.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Granada Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Granada is starting from $3,100 at 111 Elm St.

What is the most affordable El Granada Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Granada Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West 5th and starts from $4,920.

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