Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boats Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,500 (19 Rentals)

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Sand Castle Apartments
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Sand Castle Apartments

1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Franciscan Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Franciscan Apartments

888 Foster City BlvdFoster City, CA 94404
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Kula Kai Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kula Kai Apartments

808 Comet DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Boats, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Boats Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Boats area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at eaves Foster City priced from $2,443. Madison Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable Boats apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Foster CityS1Studio,1BA$2,443
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,450
The Madison BelmontWestchester1BR,1BA$2,515
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,625
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier 11BR,1BA$2,657

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boats, CA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boats area is the $4.00 price per square foot Plan B Model at Pescadero in the in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood starting from $4,444. The second greatest value Boats apartment is the Two Bedroom _ One and One Half Bath Townhome A Model at The Preston at Hillsdale starting at $3,595 with a $3.69 price per square foot in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boats apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
PescaderoPlan B2BR,2BA$4.00
The Preston at HillsdaleTwo Bedroom _ One and One Half Bath Townhome A2BR,1.5BA$3.69
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$3.72
1804 El Parque Ct, Unit A1804 El Parque Ct2BR,2BA$3.94
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$3.97
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.26
The Madison BelmontWestchester1BR,1BA$3.35
Lantern CoveAlderwood1BR,1BA$4.15
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier 11BR,1BA$3.72
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44

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Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including San Mateo. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boats Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Boats?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Boats is at eaves Foster City listed at $2,443.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Boats Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Boats Apartment is $2,450 at Madison Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Boats Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Boats is starting from $2,995 at Madison Place.

What is the most affordable Boats Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Boats Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bay Terrace and starts from $3,532.

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