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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boats, CA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boats area is the $3.62 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at Chesapeake Point in the in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood starting from $3,817. 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.
Chesapeake PointPlan 2A2BR,1BA$3.62
The Preston at HillsdaleTwo Bedroom _ One and One Half Bath Townhome A2BR,1.5BA$3.69
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$3.72
Crestview ApartmentsPlan B: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.82
1804 El Parque Ct, Unit A1804 El Parque Ct2BR,2BA$3.94
The Madison BelmontWestchester1BR,1BA$3.35
Sofi Belmont Glen1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$3.96
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier 11BR,1BA$3.72
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
eaves Foster CityA11BR,1BA$3.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boats

What type of rentals are currently available in Boats?

There are currently 250 Apartments for Rent in Boats, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $8,375. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boats ranging from $2,850 to $7,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Boats?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Boats ranges from $2,850 to $7,800 with an average monthly rent of $5,184.

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