Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montara, CA from $1,800 (23 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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21 Wembley Dr

Daly CityCA94015
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Whitman Manor
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Whitman Manor

2161 Whitman WaySan Bruno, CA 94066
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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 Studio unit found at Crystal Springs Terrace in the Pacific Heights neighborhood priced from $2,000. Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community in the Westborough neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,135. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montara apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crystal Springs TerraceStudio AStudio,1BA$2,000
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,135
Evergreen Ridge Apartments6901BR,1BA$2,245
Gatewood VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,358
Clubview Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,405

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montara, CA and Nearby

As of March 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montara area is the $2.95 price per square foot Garden 3/2.5 Model at 2010 Trousdale Dr in the in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood starting from $6,500. 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.
2010 Trousdale DrGarden 3/2.53BR,2.5BA$2.95
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
El Rancho Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.15
Skycrest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.33
Clubview Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.44
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 Crystal Springs Terrace listed at $2,000.

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 $2,595 at Evergreen Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Montara Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Montara Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Station 16 Apartments and starts from $5,170.

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