
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,300 (8 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Highlands area of San Mateo.


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highlands Studio Apartments | $2,802 | $1,895 | $3,229 |
Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,937 | $1,345 | $3,849 |
Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,165 | $2,895 | $4,899 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highlands Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1950 Ivy St priced from $2,275. The Riley at Belmont Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,313. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
The Riley at Belmont Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,313 |
Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, CA
As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $3.19 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1015 Continentals (Casa Belview) in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the Castle Peak Model at Hillside Gardens starting at $2,700 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1015 Continentals (Casa Belview) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Hillside Gardens | Castle Peak | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
Station Park Green | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $4.85 |
2727 Edison | Claremont | 1BR,1BA | $4.31 |
Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
The Riley at Belmont Hills | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highlands?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highlands is at The Riley at Belmont Hills listed at $2,313.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment is $2,275 at 1950 Ivy St.
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