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

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Cheap Apartments in the Highlands area of San Mateo.

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3135 Campus DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Highlands, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
The Riley at Belmont HillsStudioStudio,1BA$2,313
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1015 Continentals (Casa Belview)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.19
Hillside GardensCastle Peak1BR,1BA$3.60
Station Park GreenElm1BR,1BA$4.85
2727 EdisonClaremont1BR,1BA$4.31
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.69
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.79
The Riley at Belmont HillsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.28

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Highlands, San Mateo, CA

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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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