Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Islands Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,500 (18 Rentals)

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Islands, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Islands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Islands area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at The Preston at Hillsdale priced from $2,295. 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 Islands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesSage PremierStudio,1BA$2,346
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,450
The Madison BelmontWestchester1BR,1BA$2,478
eaves Foster CityS1Studio,1BA$2,533

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islands, CA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Islands area is the $4.22 price per square foot Plan L/W C Model at The Triton in the in the Sugarloaf neighborhood starting from $4,355. The second greatest value Islands apartment is the Plan D Model at Indian Creek starting at $4,066 with a $4.13 price per square foot in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Islands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The TritonPlan L/W C1BR,1.5BA$4.22
Indian CreekPlan D2BR,2BA$4.13
Bay TerraceThe Veranda3BR,2BA$3.40
Waters EdgeBreakwater1BR,1BA$3.98
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$4.21
Lantern CoveAlderwood1BR,1BA$4.03
The Madison BelmontAurora1BR,1BA$3.53
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
1551 Winding Way, Unit B1551 Winding Way1BR,1BA$3.57
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Islands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Islands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Islands is at The Preston at Hillsdale listed at $2,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Islands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Islands Apartment is $2,450 at Madison Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Islands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Islands is starting from $2,995 at Madison Place.

What is the most affordable Islands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Islands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bay Terrace and starts from $3,233.

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