Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shoreview Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $1,400 (30 Rentals)

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116 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Oakview
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview

3135 Campus DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Kiku Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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227 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 Elm St

227 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

130-132 Dartmouth Rd

130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

438 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1113 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1113 Haddon Dr

1113 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1109 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1109 Haddon Dr

1109 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Terrace Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Hills

619 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Shoreview, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shoreview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shoreview area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Country Club priced from $2,050. De Sabla Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Shoreview apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country ClubStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
De Sabla ApartmentsSkylineStudio,1BA$2,300
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325
Hillsdale GardenStudio_e10aStudio,1BA$2,341
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$2,395
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,395
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,400
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shoreview, CA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shoreview area is the $3.50 price per square foot Brentwood Model at 2727 Edison in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $3,678. The second greatest value Shoreview apartment is the 239 Elm St Model at 239 Elm St starting at $3,675 with a $3.53 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shoreview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2727 EdisonBrentwood2BR,2BA$3.50
239 Elm St239 Elm St2BR,2BA$3.53
CreeksideThe Sequoia2BR,2BA$3.67
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
CitySouthEmbarcadero (A1D)1BR,1BA$4.00
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.84
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$3.56
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.69
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shoreview, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

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 $2,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shoreview?

The cheapest apartment in Shoreview is De Sabla Apartments which is listed at $2,320, while the average apartment in Shoreview costs $4,350.

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 585 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 $411 which is $3,939 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shoreview.

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