
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shoreview Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,300 (29 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Shoreview area of San Mateo.


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Colonial Garden Apartments

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Fourth Circle

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Shoreview, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shoreview?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shoreview Studio Apartments | $2,780 | $1,895 | $3,245 |
Shoreview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $1,345 | $5,395 |
Shoreview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,195 | $2,590 | $6,595 |
Shoreview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,596 | $3,170 | $6,048 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shoreview Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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Cheapest Available Shoreview Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shoreview area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Garden Apartments priced from $2,225. 1950 Ivy St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,275. Here are the most affordable Shoreview apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,225 |
1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
De Sabla Apartments | Skyline | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b | 1BR,1BA | $2,519 |
One Three Four Elm Apartments | I Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,665 |
Lakeshore Landing | Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $2,759 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shoreview, CA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shoreview area is the $2.67 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + Family Room Model at 718 N Claremont St in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Shoreview apartment is the Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A Model at The Preston at Hillsdale starting at $3,595 with a $3.69 price per square foot in the Pilgrim-Triton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shoreview apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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718 N Claremont St | 2 Bedrooms + Family Room | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
The Preston at Hillsdale | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.69 |
West 5th | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $3.63 |
111 Elm St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.87 |
Madison Place | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShoreview, San Mateo, CA
Ranked #16
Among neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Shoreview, San Mateo, and the greater San Francisco area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Shoreview Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shoreview Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shoreview?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shoreview is under $2,759.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shoreview?
The cheapest apartment in Shoreview is Colonial Garden Apartments which is listed at $2,225, while the average apartment in Shoreview costs $4,286.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shoreview?
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 11 regular apartments in Shoreview that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Shoreview?
Cheap apartments in Shoreview have an average cost of $536 which is $3,750 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shoreview.
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