
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDougal Neighborhood of San Carlos, CA from $900 (13 Rentals)
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922 Academy Ave

1551 Winding Way, Unit B
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McDougal?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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McDougal Studio Apartments | $2,488 | $1,885 | $3,380 |
McDougal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,162 | $2,350 | $4,250 |
McDougal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,987 | $2,995 | $5,340 |
McDougal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,748 | $4,072 | $6,031 |
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Cheapest Available McDougal Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the McDougal area of San Carlos, CA is a Studio unit found at Bonnie Brae Terrace priced from $2,073. Hillsdale Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,341. Here are the most affordable McDougal apartments for rent in San Carlos, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bonnie Brae Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,073 |
Hillsdale Garden | Studio_e10a | Studio,1BA | $2,341 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Sage Premier | Studio,1BA | $2,346 |
Belmont Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,795 |
Lantern Cove | Alderwood | 1BR,1BA | $2,942 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDougal, CA
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the McDougal area is the $3.04 price per square foot 2x2 Model at The Wellesley Crescent Apartments in the in the McDougal neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value McDougal apartment is the Plan 2B Model at Trestle starting at $4,511 with a $4.47 price per square foot in the McDougal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McDougal apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Wellesley Crescent Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Trestle | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $4.47 |
Artisan Crossing | B1.0A | 2BR,2BA | $4.82 |
Belmont Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Lantern Cove | Alderwood | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
1551 Winding Way, Unit B | 1551 Winding Way | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
The Hayden | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $5.73 |
Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Sage Premier | Studio ,1BA | $4.65 |
Bonnie Brae Terrace | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.91 |
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Best Local Schools in Mcdougal, San Carlos, CA
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Best Local Schools in Mcdougal, San Carlos, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McDougal Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in McDougal?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McDougal is under $4,507.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McDougal?
The cheapest apartment in McDougal is Hillsdale Garden which is listed at $2,519, while the average apartment in McDougal costs $5,901.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McDougal?
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 9 regular apartments in McDougal that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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