
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fish Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,500 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fish area of San Mateo.


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Fish, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fish?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fish Studio Apartments | $2,644 | $1,995 | $3,255 |
Fish 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,198 | $1,500 | $6,722 |
Fish 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,187 | $2,900 | $9,392 |
Fish 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,895 | $3,417 | $8,700 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fish Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Cheapest Available Fish Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fish area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at The Preston at Hillsdale priced from $2,495. Lakeshore Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,649. Here are the most affordable Fish apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Preston at Hillsdale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,495 |
Lakeshore Landing | Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $2,649 |
Crestview Apartments | Plan B: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Verbena Premier | 1BR,1BA | $2,708 |
Fosters Landing | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,863 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fish, CA
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fish area is the $3.71 price per square foot Cedarwood Model at Lantern Cove in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $3,808. The second greatest value Fish apartment is the Redwood Premier Model at Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes starting at $3,715 with a $3.72 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fish apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lantern Cove | Cedarwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.71 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Redwood Premier | 2BR,2BA | $3.72 |
The Plaza | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $4.16 |
Crestview Apartments | Plan B: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Miramar | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.35 |
Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
Harbor Cove | 1x1-780 | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Marlin Cove | The Dolphin | 1BR,1BA | $4.18 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.87 |
CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fish Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fish Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fish Apartment is $2,649 at Lakeshore Landing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fish Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fish is starting from $2,900 at Bay Terrace.
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