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

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Walnut Studios
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Walnut Studios

817 Walnut StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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540 Elm Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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McDougal, San Carlos, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bonnie Brae TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$2,073
Hillsdale GardenStudio_e10aStudio,1BA$2,341
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesSage PremierStudio,1BA$2,346
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,795
Lantern CoveAlderwood1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Wellesley Crescent Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.04
TrestlePlan 2B2BR,2BA$4.47
Artisan CrossingB1.0A2BR,2BA$4.82
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.05
Lantern CoveAlderwood1BR,1BA$4.03
1551 Winding Way, Unit B1551 Winding Way1BR,1BA$3.57
The HaydenA31BR,1BA$5.73
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a1BR,1BA$4.20
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesSage PremierStudio ,1BA$4.65
Bonnie Brae TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$6.91

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Mcdougal, San Carlos, CA

Ranked #3

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

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4.0
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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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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