
Cheap Homes for Rent in Islands Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,400 (7 Rentals)
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Islands, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Islands?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Islands 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,137 | $3,300 | $6,500 |
Islands 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,282 | $4,350 | $6,200 |
Islands 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,800 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Islands Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Cheapest Available Islands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Islands area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3633 Colegrove Apartments priced from $2,395. Madison Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable Islands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3633 Colegrove Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
The Madison Belmont | Westchester | 1BR,1BA | $2,515 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islands, CA
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Islands area is the $3.69 price per square foot Two Bedroom _ One and One Half Bath Townhome A Model at The Preston at Hillsdale in the in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Islands apartment is the The Veranda Model at Bay Terrace starting at $3,365 with a $3.54 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Islands apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Preston at Hillsdale | Two Bedroom _ One and One Half Bath Townhome A | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.69 |
Bay Terrace | The Veranda | 3BR,2BA | $3.54 |
1804 El Parque Ct, Unit A | 1804 El Parque Ct | 2BR,2BA | $3.94 |
Waters Edge | Breakwater | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
Miramar | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
The Madison Belmont | Westchester | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
Lantern Cove | Alderwood | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Poppy Premier 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Islands
What type of rentals are currently available in Islands?
There are currently 306 Apartments for Rent in Islands, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $8,148. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Islands ranging from $2,496 to $7,800.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Islands?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Islands ranges from $2,496 to $7,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,990.
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