Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montara, CA from $1,900 (25 Rentals)

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13 Cranham Ct

PacificaCA94044
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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave
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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave

1133-1129 Rhinette AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Whitman Manor
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Whitman Manor

2161 Whitman WaySan Bruno, CA 94066
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21 Wembley Dr

Daly CityCA94015
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Montara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montara Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montara, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community in the Westborough neighborhood priced from $2,135. Gatewood Village in the Pacific Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montara apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,135
Gatewood VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,175
Alta off the Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,195
Evergreen Ridge Apartments6901BR,1BA$2,295
Bellevue Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montara, CA and Nearby

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montara 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 Montara 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 Montara 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
Burlingame Towers2x22BR,2BA$3.09
Skyline VistaTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.23
362 Alida Way2 bed/ 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.02
Clubview Apartment Homes2x12BR,1BA$3.50
El Rancho Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.15
Skycrest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.33
Evergreen Ridge Apartments6901BR,1BA$3.33
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38

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Getting Around Montara, CA

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28 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montara Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Montara?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Montara is at Gatewood Village listed at $2,175.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Montara Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Montara Apartment is $2,135 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Montara is starting from $2,737 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.

What is the most affordable Montara Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Montara Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Bower and starts from $9,151.

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