Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,300 (3 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Homestead?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Homestead Studio Apartments | $2,869 | $2,300 | $3,245 |
Homestead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,325 | $2,275 | $4,654 |
Homestead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,343 | $2,890 | $6,595 |
Homestead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,758 | $3,532 | $5,948 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Homestead?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Homestead is under $3,039.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homestead?
The cheapest apartment in Homestead is De Sabla Apartments which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Homestead costs $4,911.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homestead?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Homestead that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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