
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Hillsdale Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,400 (12 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Hillsdale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Hillsdale Studio Apartments | $2,619 | $1,895 | $3,174 |
East Hillsdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,188 | $2,095 | $8,400 |
East Hillsdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,297 | $2,882 | $6,595 |
East Hillsdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,715 | $3,143 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hillsdale Garden | Studio_e10a | Studio,1BA | $2,341 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Sage Premier | Studio,1BA | $2,346 |
3633 Colegrove Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
The Preston at Hillsdale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2727 Edison | Brentwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
MODE | H | 2BR,2BA | $4.37 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.84 |
CitySouth | Embarcadero (A1D) | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
3633 Colegrove Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
Lakeshore Landing | Dockside | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
Hillsdale Garden | Studio_e10a | Studio ,1BA | $4.13 |
The Preston at Hillsdale | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.35 |
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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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