Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tanforan Neighborhood of San Bruno, CA from $1,400 (10 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Cheap Apartments in the Tanforan area of San Bruno.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

close
View Me
824-828 El Camino Real
2 Bedroom Apartments

824-828 El Camino Real

824-828 El Camino RealSan Bruno, CA 94066
  • Utilities Included

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Francisco and the best places to live with original content written by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson

close
View Me
Twin Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

382 Alida WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
  • Utilities Included

Tanforan, San Bruno, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tanforan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tanforan area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community priced from $2,135. Gatewood Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,170. Here are the most affordable Tanforan apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,135
Gatewood VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,170
362 Alida Way2 bed/ 2 bath2BR,2BA$2,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tanforan, CA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tanforan area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Clubview Apartment Homes in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Tanforan apartment is the 853 Commodore Dr Model at 853 Commodore Dr, Unit FL2-ID1398 starting at $4,110 with a $3.86 price per square foot in the Westborough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tanforan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clubview Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$3.27
853 Commodore Dr, Unit FL2-ID1398853 Commodore Dr2BR,2BA$3.86
362 Alida Way2 bed/ 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.02
AcappellaA21BR,1BA$3.85
718 1st Ave, Unit 1718 1st Ave1BR,1BA$2.88
Avalon San Bruno6351BR,1BA$5.05
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
Gatewood VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$4.91

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tanforan, San Bruno, CA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in San Bruno, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tanforan Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tanforan?

The cheapest apartment in Tanforan is Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community which is listed at $2,135, while the average apartment in Tanforan costs $5,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tanforan?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Tanforan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent article

A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’re anything like me, the thought of San Francisco is synonymous with concepts like creativity, character, and quirky local style.

decorative image for Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters article

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

decorative image for Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters article

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

decorative image for Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants article

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.