1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Carlos, CA (532 Rentals)

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Devonshire Apartments
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Devonshire Apartments

1 Devonshire BlvdSan Carlos, CA 94070
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540 Elm Street
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540 Elm Street

540 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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520 Elm St
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520 Elm St

520 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1289 Magnolia
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1289 Magnolia

1289 Magnolia AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Patrician Bldg
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Patrician Bldg

1725-1727 San Carlos AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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290-298 Laurel St
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290-298 Laurel St

290-298 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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257 Elm St
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257 Elm St

257 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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565 Chestnut St
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565 Chestnut St

565 Chestnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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681 Cedar St
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681 Cedar St

681 Cedar StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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409 Walnut St
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409 Walnut St

409 Walnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070

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648 Walnut St
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648 Walnut St

648 Walnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1244 Cherry St
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1244 Cherry St

1244 Cherry StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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440 Walnut St
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440 Walnut St

440 Walnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1600 Laurel St
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1600 Laurel St

1600 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1438 Laurel
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1438 Laurel

1438 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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425 Walnut St
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425 Walnut St

425 Walnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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564 Chestnut
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564 Chestnut

564 Chestnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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351 Torino Dr
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351 Torino Dr

351 Torino DrSan Carlos, CA 94070
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435 Walnut St
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435 Walnut St

435 Walnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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512 Walnut St
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512 Walnut St

512 Walnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1240 Holly
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1240 Holly

1240 Holly StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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490 Laurel
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490 Laurel

490 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Bel Air Apartments
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Bel Air Apartments

1600 San Carlos AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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791 Chestnut St
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791 Chestnut St

791 Chestnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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323 Torino Dr
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323 Torino Dr

323 Torino DrSan Carlos, CA 94070
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580 Cedar St
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580 Cedar St

580 Cedar StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1235 Holly
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1235 Holly

1235 Holly StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Kent Apartments
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Kent Apartments

560 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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523 Chestnut St
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523 Chestnut St

523 Chestnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Riviera Apartments
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Riviera Apartments

1800-1810 San Carlos AveSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1220 - 1236 Oak
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1220 - 1236 Oak

1220-1236 Oak StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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1385 Holly
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1385 Holly

1385 Holly StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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400 Laurel St
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400 Laurel St

400 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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656 Chestnut
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656 Chestnut

656 Chestnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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366 Caprino Way
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366 Caprino Way

366 Caprino WaySan Carlos, CA 94070
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Athens of San Carlos
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Athens of San Carlos

552-560 El Camino RealSan Carlos, CA 94070
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San Carlos 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 04, 2025

There are currently 70 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over San Carlos, CA that range in price from $2,295 to $5,390. White Oaks, Arguello and McDougal are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in San Carlos with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
White Oaks23$3,796$2,295
Arguello16$2,938$2,350
McDougal16$2,938$2,350
Brittan Heights11$3,738$2,415
Eaton4$2,650$2,350

Largest Available San Carlos 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Carlos, CA is found at Crestview Apartments in the Central neighborhood and is 948 square feet priced from $2,700. Highwater in the Roosevelt neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 871 square feet and currently listed start at $4,380. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in San Carlos:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Crestview ApartmentsPlan B: 1 Bed 1 Bath948 Sq Ft$2,700
Highwater1C3871 Sq Ft$4,380
The Marston by WindsorA8g852 Sq Ft$4,455
Indigo ApartmentsManatee843 Sq Ft$3,914
Blu Harbor by WindsorA2-W820 Sq Ft$3,680
219 Jackson Ave1 Bed 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$2,350
1015 Continentals (Casa Belview)1BR/1.0BA800 Sq Ft$2,550
Courtyard Apartments1x1L800 Sq Ft$2,495
Ralston at BelmontTMA 1+1795 Sq Ft$2,705
Belmont Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath793 Sq Ft$2,919

Cheapest Available San Carlos 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in San Carlos, CA is the 1 bedroom Model starting from $1,950 at Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ in the Roosevelt neighborhood. The second most affordable San Carlos 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Marymount Tower starting at $2,295 in the Nativity neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in San Carlos is currently $3,443. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in San Carlos:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom$1,950
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom$2,295
Courtyard Apartments1x1S$2,295
219 Jackson Ave1 Bed 1 Bath$2,350
Brewster Place1 BR, 1 BA$2,395
The HeltsleyEverwood 750 sf$2,460
The Madison BelmontWestchester$2,508
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b$2,519
1015 Continentals (Casa Belview)1BR/1.0BA$2,550
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier 1$2,657

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San Carlos Overview

Conveniently located at the midway point between San Jose and San Francisco, San Carlos is a charming, welcoming slice of California life. Situated in San Mateo County, this 'City of Good Living' offers a small town ambiance highlighted by quaint shops, eclectic eateries and an active degree of local cultural hotspots.

Why live in San Carlos, CA?

When it comes to charm and a thoroughly west coast ambiance that you can feel in your bones, it doesn't get much better than an apartment for rent in San Carlos. From nearby water views to the gentle rolling streets of downtown, this charming and idyllic Cali destination offers impressive schools, numerous museums, and a neighborly feel that is equal parts welcoming and reassuring. 

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Getting Around San Carlos, CA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom San Carlos Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Carlos with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in San Carlos is at Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ listed at $1,950.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Carlos Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in San Carlos is $3,443.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom San Carlos Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Carlos is a 948 square feet unit starting from $2,700 at Crestview Apartments.

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