Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Hillsdale Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,400 (12 Rentals)

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East Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Hillsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Hillsdale area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Hillsdale Garden priced from $2,341. Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,346. Here are the most affordable East Hillsdale apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillsdale GardenStudio_e10aStudio,1BA$2,341
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesSage PremierStudio,1BA$2,346
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$2,395
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,395
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Hillsdale, CA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Hillsdale area is the $3.50 price per square foot Brentwood Model at 2727 Edison in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $3,678. The second greatest value East Hillsdale apartment is the H Model at MODE starting at $4,569 with a $4.37 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Hillsdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2727 EdisonBrentwood2BR,2BA$3.50
MODEH2BR,2BA$4.37
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.84
CitySouthEmbarcadero (A1D)1BR,1BA$4.00
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$3.56
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.69
Lakeshore LandingDockside1BR,1BA$4.58
Hillsdale GardenStudio_e10aStudio ,1BA$4.13
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.35

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East Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Hillsdale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Hillsdale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Hillsdale is at Hillsdale Garden listed at $2,341.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Hillsdale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Hillsdale Apartment is $2,395 at 3633 Colegrove Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Hillsdale is starting from $2,882 at Bay Terrace.

What is the most affordable East Hillsdale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Hillsdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bay Terrace and starts from $3,143.

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