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San Bruno, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Bruno Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Bruno, CA is a Studio unit found at Peninsula Pines Apartments in the Pacific Heights neighborhood priced from $1,890. Crystal Springs Terrace in the Pacific Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,032. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Bruno apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peninsula Pines ApartmentsThe Beach PineStudio,1BA$1,890
Crystal Springs TerraceStudio BStudio,1BA$2,032
Skyline Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Bruno, CA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Bruno area is the $2.71 price per square foot 25 W Manor Dr Model at 25 W Manor Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value San Bruno apartment is the B1 Model at Acappella starting at $4,143 with a $3.79 price per square foot in the Westborough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Bruno apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
25 W Manor Dr, Unit 125 W Manor Dr2BR,1BA$2.71
AcappellaB12BR,2BA$3.79
Skyline VistaTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.23
362 Alida Way2 bed/ 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.02
El Rancho Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.15
Skyline ViewMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.71
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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Frequently Asked Questions about San Bruno

What type of rentals are currently available in San Bruno?

There are currently 1141 Apartments for Rent in San Bruno, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,891 to $10,000. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Bruno ranging from $1,100 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Bruno?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Bruno ranges from $1,100 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,758.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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