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

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Cheap Apartments in the Shoreview area of San Mateo.

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Brickline Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brickline Flats

303 Baldwin AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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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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Park Central
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Central

724 Laurel AveSan 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$2,225
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
De Sabla ApartmentsSkylineStudio,1BA$2,300
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,400
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$2,450
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b1BR,1BA$2,519
One Three Four Elm ApartmentsI Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,665
Lakeshore LandingShoreline1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
718 N Claremont St2 Bedrooms + Family Room2BR,1BA$2.67
The Preston at HillsdaleTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath Townhome A2BR,1.5BA$3.69
West 5th2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$3.63
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.44
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.87
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.69
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.67
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shoreview, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #16

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 $2,759.

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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