
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Bruno, CA from $1,400 (2 Rentals)
Rental terms in San Bruno as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Bruno?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Bruno Studio Apartments | $2,513 | $1,996 | $5,540 |
San Bruno 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,356 | $1,995 | $8,131 |
San Bruno 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,027 | $2,550 | $10,000+ |
San Bruno 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,505 | $3,627 | $7,631 |
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Getting Around San Bruno, CA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Bruno Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Bruno?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Bruno is at Peninsula Pines Apartments listed at $1,996.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Bruno Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Bruno Apartment is $2,135 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Bruno Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Bruno is starting from $2,595 at Evergreen Ridge Apartments.
What is the most affordable San Bruno Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Bruno Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Peninsula Pines Apartments and starts from $3,627.
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